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Arrival of Princess of Orange at Colchester and Harwich Visit
On Saturday night the Princess of Orange arrived at Mr. Rebow's Colchester and departed for Harwich next morning. She was received with gun salutes bells and flags amid cheers. Mayor Wimple and Aldermen presented congratulatory words as she entered Capt. Philipson's house. Illuminations and bonfires marked the evening.
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