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NYJ-P.777.005
21 Jul 1777:23,31 (1759)
Boston, July 7. Friday last being the anniversary of
American independence, when the thirteen United States
publicly and gloriously threw off the shackles, forged by
George the Third, the British tyrant, and nobly reassumed
those rights which God and Nature bestowed on man; the day
was noticed by every mark of joy. . . [25 more lines
describing individuals, toasts, artillery salute, fire-
works, illumination. The next 32 lines list the toasts drunk
by 13 gentlemen, including No.7] May the fourteenth string
be added to the harp.
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