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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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On Friday last, tradesmen of the Duke of Gloucester met at the King's Arms tavern in Bond Street to celebrate his birthday. Stewards Mr. Showell and Mr. Pinchbeck oversaw the event, where a new stanza was added to 'God Save the King' expressing hopes for family harmony. Loyal toasts included reconciliation between Great Britain and her colonies; the day was spent spiritedly and decently.
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"May each unkind report,
Which keeps our Duke from Court,
Quickly be o'er;
And the whole family
Live from all discord free,
In love and harmony,
Till time's no more."
Many loyal toasts, besides the Royal Family, were drank; among which was, "A happy reconciliation between Great Britain and her Colonies!" The whole day was spent with the utmost spirit and decency.
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Bond Street, London
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Friday Last
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the day was spent with the utmost spirit and decency.
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At a meeting of the tradesmen of his Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester to celebrate his birthday at the King's Arms tavern in Bond street, stewards Mr. Showell, whip maker of Oxford street, and Mr. Pinchbeck of Cockspur street, added the following stanza to the song of God save the King: "May each unkind report, Which keeps our Duke from Court, Quickly be o'er; And the whole family Live from all discord free, In love and harmony, Till time's no more." Many loyal toasts, besides the Royal Family, were drank; among which was, "A happy reconciliation between Great Britain and her Colonies!"