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NHG-P.777.007
4 Mar 1777:42 (41)
London. November 15. Extract of a 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 rung in several parish
churches in this town; at night many bonfires were made, and
particularly a very large one before the new assembly rooms
in the market place, where many respectable gentlemen and
tradesmen assembled, and drank success to his Majesty's
arms. They then paraded the town, preceeded by torches,
flags, drums, and 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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