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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In Boston, upon news of the Stamp-Act repeal from Philadelphia, residents assembled under Liberty Tree for celebrations including a royal salute and huzzas. At Faneuil Hall, they elected James Otis as moderator and voted to have selectmen plan general rejoicings upon confirmation.
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Upon a Report from Philadelphia of the Repeal of the STAMP-ACT, on Tuesday last, a great Number of Persons assembled under Liberty Tree, where two Field Pieces were carried, a Royal Salute fired, and three Huzzas given on such a joyful Piece of News.
A considerable Number of the Inhabitants of this Town assembled at Faneuil-Hall, on Tuesday last, when they made choice of the Hon. James Otis, Esq; as Moderator of the Meeting--The Moderator, then acquainted the Assembly, that the Probability of very soon receiving authentic Accounts of the absolute Repeal of the Stamp-Act; had occasioned the present Meeting; and as this would be an Event in which the Inhabitants of this Metropolis, as well as all North-America, Would have the greatest Occasion of Joy, it was thought expedient by many, that this Meeting should come into Measures for fixing the Time when those Rejoicings should be made, and the Manner in which they should be conducted---whereupon it was
Voted, That the Selectmen be desired when they shall hear the certain News of the Repeal of the STAMP-ACT, to fix upon a Time for general Rejoicings; and that they give the Inhabitants seasonable Notice in such Manner as they shall think best.
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Boston
Event Date
Tuesday Last
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voted to have selectmen fix time for general rejoicings upon confirmation of stamp-act repeal.
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Upon report from Philadelphia of Stamp-Act repeal, persons assembled under Liberty Tree with field pieces, fired royal salute, and gave three huzzas. Inhabitants met at Faneuil-Hall, elected James Otis as moderator, and discussed planning rejoicings for the event affecting Boston and North-America.