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NHG-E.777.011
4 Mar 1777:21 (1/42)
London, Nov. 15. . . Extract of letter from Derby, Nov. 9.
On Wednesday morning last, after the arrival of the Gazette
Extraordinary, with an account of New-York being taken by
His Majesty's forces, the bells were rang in the several
parish churches in this town; at night many bonfires were
made, and particularly a very large one before the new
assembly room in the market-place, where many respectable
gentlemen and tradesmen assembled, and drank success to his
Majesty's arms. They then paraded the town, proceeded by
torches, flags, drums, & a band of music; and were followed
by a numerous and orderly populace, who expressed their joy
on this occasion by repeated shouts of applause for the late
victory.
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