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PG-P.777.010
19 Mar 1777:21 (2508)
London. . . 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 rang in the several
parish churches in this town; at night many bonfires were
made, and particularly a very large one before the new
Assembly room in the market-place, where many respectable
gentlemen and tradesmen assembled, and drank success to his
Majesty's arms. They then paraded the town, preceded 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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