| Citation |
RG-C.782.032
13-16 Feb 1782:11, 12, 13, 21 (2/101)
To the Printers of the Royal Gazette. Gentlemen,
Publick and private affairs in this country are at present
so interwoven, that politicks are the theme of every
intercourse, and almost the subject of every dream. One
night lately I dreamed I was walking round the
fortifications, and was very much surprized to see a flag
with thirteen stripes displayed on the Hornwork, and French
and Continental sentries posted on the works. While I was
endeavouring to account to myself for this strange
appearance, a boy passed by with a bundle of newspapers,
which he was leaving at different houses. Curiosity prompted
me to purchase one from him, and I leave your readers to
guess my astonishment on finding it dated in the year 1800,
and entitled, The Charlestown Independent Gazette.
. . . [News in the dream follow]
Charlestown, 30th September, 1800.
Last Thursday, being the thirteenth anniversary of the
reduction of this place by the French and American arms, was
observed here as usual. The morn was ushered in by the
ringing of bells;
. . . [Other celebrations follow]
In the evening there were illuminations, and a splendid
assembly.
. . . [Other news from the future follow for three columns]
|