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Domestic News June 10, 1763

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

In Portsmouth, King George III's 26th birthday was celebrated on Saturday last with a cannon salute at Fort William and Mary and an elegant entertainment at the governor's seat attended by the Council, House of Representatives, judges, and lawyers, where loyal toasts were drunk.

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PORTSMOUTH. Saturday last, being the Birth Day of his Majesty King GEORGE the Third, our most gracious Sovereign, when he enter'd the 26th Year of his Age, the same was observed here by the Discharge of the Cannon at Fort William and Mary: at which Time an elegant Entertainment was prepared at his Excellency's Seat, where was present the Hon. his Majesty's Council, and a Number of the Hon. House of Representatives, Judges, and Gentlemen of the Law, when his Majesty's and other Loyal Healths were drank.

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration

What keywords are associated?

King George Birthday Portsmouth Celebration Cannon Discharge Loyal Toasts

What entities or persons were involved?

King George The Third His Excellency Hon. His Majesty's Council Hon. House Of Representatives Judges Gentlemen Of The Law

Where did it happen?

Portsmouth

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Portsmouth

Event Date

Saturday Last, Being The Birth Day Of His Majesty King George The Third, When He Enter'd The 26th Year Of His Age

Key Persons

King George The Third His Excellency Hon. His Majesty's Council Hon. House Of Representatives Judges Gentlemen Of The Law

Outcome

his majesty's and other loyal healths were drank

Event Details

The birthday was observed by the Discharge of the Cannon at Fort William and Mary, and an elegant Entertainment was prepared at his Excellency's Seat, attended by the Hon. his Majesty's Council, a Number of the Hon. House of Representatives, Judges, and Gentlemen of the Law.

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