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NHG-P.768.046
11 Nov 1768:22 (631)
Charlestown, (South Carolina,) October 4. Saturday last a
number of the principal mechanicks of this town assembled in
order to fix upon six gentlemen to represent them in the
ensuing assembly, which being concluded upon, they removed
to a large white oak tree, adjoining Christs. Gladsden's
pasture, which they consecrated by the name of Liberty Tree;
when the celebrated Liberty Song was sung; and at dark the
tree was ornamented with 45 lights, and fireworks played
off, and suitable toast given by the gentleman who was
chosen president: . . . [15 more lines about the conclusion
of the day, spent toasting in a tavern in town]
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