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Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Letter from London reports Charles James Fox's re-election as MP for Westminster after a contested scrutiny against Sir Cecil Wray, celebrated with illuminations, parades, and supporters wearing fox-themed attire and cockades.
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Extract of a letter from an American gentleman in London, dated March 10, 1785.
"Mr. Fox is re-elected for Westminster, after a long scrutiny at the instance of his opponent, Sir Cecil Wray. I have been witness to the illuminations on the occasion, and to the triumphant manner in which he went to Parliament House, his chariot drawn by men, with colours flying before him; gentlemen and ladies of his party, with laurels in their hats and caps, blue and orange cockades, ribbons, fox-tails, fox muffs, &c. &c. Fox forever! the cry."
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London
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March 10, 1785
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mr. fox re-elected for westminster after long scrutiny
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Mr. Fox re-elected for Westminster after a long scrutiny instigated by opponent Sir Cecil Wray. Celebrations included illuminations and a triumphant procession to Parliament House with chariot drawn by men, colors flying, and supporters wearing laurels, blue and orange cockades, ribbons, fox-tails, fox muffs; cries of 'Fox forever!'