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The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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In New-London, CT, a British naval force was sighted off the port on Feb 21, 1815, amid news of the Treaty of Ghent ratification. Locals deferred their celebration parade and illuminations due to delayed mail delivery.
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The British force off New-London yesterday morning, was a line of battle ship and a brig. It is said they will have friendly communication with that port as soon as they are officially notified of the ratification of the treaty.
It is singular that the good people of New-London did not have the news of the ratification by the same mail which brought it here. They were all ready, we understand, to celebrate its arrival—but being disappointed, have of course deferred it until yesterday, when by the arrangement of the Mayor, there was to have been a military parade, illumination, &c.
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New London
Event Date
February 22
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friendly communication expected with british force upon notification of treaty ratification; celebration deferred to yesterday with military parade and illumination.
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British force off New-London yesterday morning consisted of a line of battle ship and a brig, expected to communicate friendly with the port upon official notification of treaty ratification. Residents of New-London did not receive ratification news via the same mail as Norwich, leading to deferral of planned celebration including military parade, illumination, arranged by the Mayor.