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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Williamsburg celebrated the anniversary of His Majesty's birthday on Tuesday last with flag display at the Capitol, cannon fire at the Governor's, illuminations of buildings, a ball and supper hosted by the Governor, and demonstrations of joy reflecting the colony's loyalty.
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Tuesday last, being the Anniversary of His Majesty's Birth-day, it was observ'd here, with great Decency and Respect. In the Morning, the Flag was display'd at the Capitol. At Noon the Great Guns at the Governor's, were thrice discharg'd. And in the Evening the Governor's House, the College, several Gentlemens, and other Houses, were beautifully illuminated. His Honour the Governor entertained a great Number of Gentlemen and Ladies at his House, with a Ball, and an elegant Supper. And the Night was concluded with great Demonstrations of Joy, suitable to the happy Occasion, and agreeable to the distinguish'd Loyalty of this Colony in general, to His Majesty, and His Illustrious Family.
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Williamsburg
Event Date
Tuesday Last
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the celebration concluded with great demonstrations of joy.
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The anniversary was observed with great decency and respect: flag displayed at the Capitol in the morning, great guns thrice discharged at the Governor's at noon, buildings including the Governor's House and College illuminated in the evening, and the Governor entertained gentlemen and ladies with a ball and elegant supper.