Citation - New York Mercury (Gaine): 1758.09.11

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Index Entry Band of music, in New York, to play Britons Strike Home [t] during fireworks 
Location New York 
Citation
NYM(G.758.045
11 Sep 1758:23 (317)
The curious fire-works, proposed to be played off on
Thursday evening last, as a rejoicing for the reduction of
the island of Cape-Breton, and its dependencies, to the
obedience of the Britannick majesty . . . 
7.  a number of rockets plays, as feu de joye. . . 
9.  musick.             . . .
13. a flaming Indian, armed, coming out of Whitmore's gate,
with a motto from his mouth, Britons strike home, the bells
chiming, and the band of musick playing Britons Strike Home.
. . 


Generic Title New York Mercury (Gaine) 
Date 1758.09.11 
Publisher Gaine, Hugh 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1758 
Bibliography B0029404
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