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NYJ-N.776.071
8 Aug 1776:123 (1753)
Watertown, July 22. Thursday last, pursuant to the orders
of the Honourable Council, was proclaimed, from the balcony
of the State House in Boston, the Declaration of the
American Congress, absolving the United Colonies from their
allegiance to the British crown, and declaring them free and
independent states. [Description of those present, and
actions ensuing including cannon firings, huzzas, toasts]
The bells of the town were rung on the occasion; and
undissembled festivity cheer'd and brightened every face. .
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