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PJ.783.077
30 Aug 1783:23 (1621)
August 23. On Sunday the 20th ult. his Excellency Governor
Parr, arrived in his Majesty's ship La Sophee off Point
Carleton, in Port Roseway, and soon after landed to view
that post. . . [30 lines on ceremonies accompanying arrival]
On Wednesday his Excellency with his suite attended by
Captains Mowat and Elphinstone, of the royal navy dined at
the house of Justice Robinson, with the principal
inhabitants. In the evening a public supper and ball was
given by the town, and conducted with the greatest festivity
and decorum, which did not break up till five o'clock next
morning, . . . [4 lines]
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