The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

PORTSMOUTH.

Pembroke, in New-Hampshire, June 20, 1766.

On Monday last being appointed by the Sons of Liberty, for public rejoicings on account of the repeal of the STAMP-ACT.

The morning was ushered in with the beat of the drums, and firing of guns, &c. and there was a flag hoisted before the door of Moses Foster, Esq; of said Pembroke, upon the top of a pole erected for that purpose; and on the one side of said flag were these characters, G. R. and on the other Mr. P. and on said pole below the flag was the following inscription, fastened up and exposed to public view,

G. R. III.

UNITY,

To the Honor of Mr. PITT.

STAMP-ACT Repealed, March 18, 1766.

At which time the said Moses Foster, Esq; made a handsome entertainment for his friends and all military officers there present; and the following healths were drank: 1. God bless King George the Third, and let his reign be long and prosperous. 2. Prosperity to Mr. Pitt and all that seek the peace and prosperity of G. Britain, and her American colonies. 3. Prosperity to Governor Wentworth, &c.

In the afternoon Capt. Foster, and his company of soldiers came into the field, and being handsomely treated by him; the afternoon was chiefly spent by them in firing vollies, and sundry military exercises, in token of their joy: at the same time numbers of spectators was looking on: Joy seem'd to appear in every countenance. In the evening there was a bonfire made in the field, and the house of said Moses Foster Esq; was most beautifully illuminated, which made a most splendid appearance: the soldiers and spectators was handsomely treated: The day and evening being thus spent in rejoicings, without the least sign of intemperance or disorder, all seasonably retired to their respective habitations.