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Thanks to the King for repealing the Stamp Act...



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August 04, 1766

THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL (now spelled Gloucester), England, Aug. 4, 1766 

* Repeal of the Stamp Act
* America thanks King George III


Page 2 has 2 notices from Boston, one noting: "...House of Representatives have appointed a committee to prepare an humble address of thanks to our most gracious Sovereign for his royal assent to the repeal of the Stamp Act." and the other is similar, noting in part: "...voted that letters of thanks be sent...to all those illustrious persons who exerted themselves in both Houses of Parliament in obtaining the repeal of the Stamp Act."
Four pages, handsome masthead, red tax stamp on the front page, great condition.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's