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_But he is gone!_ -- _and to whom can we so properly own these
Obligations, as to the Descendants of that good Man, under whom, next
to our gracious Sovereign, the Inhabitants of_ Philadelphia _derive
and enjoy so many valuable Privileges._
_We are indeed strongly prejudiced in favour of a_ Son _of the
great Mr. PENN; We know you have the same Powers of Government, and
if You shall imitate his excellent Example, in using them for the
Good of the People, as that made his Memory dear to all who lived
under his Influence, so this will give you a peculiar Claim to Our
Duty and Affections, and lay the Citizens of_ Philadelphia _under the
strongest Obligations of doing you the most acceptable Services in
their Power._
To which our Honourable Proprietor gave the following Answer.
"I am oblig'd to the City of _Philadelphia_, for this Mark of
their Affection to me, and Regard for the Memory of my Father; and
shall be pleased with every Opportunity of doing your Corporation any
agreeable Service."
The _Proprietor_ then proceeding forwards, was welcomed to this
City with the Discharge of many Guns from the Ships in our River, and
the joyful Acclamations of a Multitude of People, who lined all the
Streets through which the Cavalcade (consisting of between Seven and
Eight Hundred Horse) passed; and alighting at our Governour's House,
was saluted with the Discharge of a large Battery of Cannon on
_Society_ _Hill.
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