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NHG-P.768.017
8 Apr 1768:22,23 (600)
New-York, March 28. On Friday last the 18th instant being
the anniversary of the repeal of the Stamp-Act, a numerous
company of the principal merchants and other respectable
inhabitants of this city, Friends to Constitutional Liberty
and Trade, assembled at Mr. Jones's and Mr. Bardin's
Taverns, which are nearly adjoining, where Union flags were
displayed and elegant entertainments provided.--When the
company had dined, by common consent the remains of the
entertainment were sent to the poor prisoners in the goal,
with a suitable quantity of liquor, and some of the company
voluntarily attended, to see it properly distributed. After
dinner 21 loyal and patriotic healths were dank [sic], among
which the ingenious Farmer, was toasted.--A band of musick
was provided, and in the evening some curious fireworks were
played off for the entertainment of the company. Every
thing was conducted with proper decorum, ease and good
humour, and the evening was spent in harmony, chearfulness,
and a pleasing flow of social affections.
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