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CG-NL.779.012
17 Jun 1779:41,42 (16/814)
From Thomas's Massachusetts Spy. The number seven, which
signifies fullness or perfection, from various passages of
scripture appears to point out events interesting and
important.
. . . [2 paragraphs discuss significant dates concerning the
number 7]
IN THE YEAR ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN,
BURGOYNE AND HIS WHOLE ARMY SURRENDERED.
Seven marks the crisis of the rising states,
When Britain's hero bow'd to valient Gates.
In Seventy seven our troops to conquest led,
Our foes fell captives, or like dasterds, fled,
. . . [10 more lines]
[signed] An Observer.
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