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Stamp Act Repeal Celebration Marred by Riot
Reports describe unrest in Amrica New York and nearby towns after a public rejoicing on the king’s birthday for the Stamp Act repeal. Soldiers quarrelled with townsfolk, several wounded, with investigations and possible court martial of officers. Additional notices recount market riots in Bromsgrove and Kidderminster, food price coercion, and local civic meetings with mayoral elections and infirmary planning.
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Amrica
New York
Pite
Oec
I Drom
Ambots
Witlurbandes
Dogibeltiubing
Fervanc
Baeh
Pollack Thaws
Mn Alday Jast
Bromsgrove Market
Wolverhampton
Kidderminster
Hales Owen
Salifury
Earl of
Radnor
Longford
Joseph Willis
Salisbury
Earl of Remasoke
John Tockere
Bridgwwater
Ensuig
Giovcefir
Leverfage
Stroud
Henry Wright
England
Countess of Norethington
Rockingham
Powis
Lord Vane
Sydney
Beauclerk
Streaker
Crofton
Cape
Mx. Bagte
Nesbit
Nesbit and Lady, &c. &c. “of Friday Last Ag Frome Racés, the Earl of Corke
Senhouse
Rhartown