Citation - Boston Gazette: 1759.08.20

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Index Entry Bells, in Boston, rung for victories in Ticonderoga and Crown Point 
Location Boston 
Citation
BG.759.022
20 Aug 1759:23 (229)
Boston, August 20.  On receiving the confirmation of the
agreeable news of the reduction of the important fortress of
Ticonderoga, Crown-Point, and Niagra, by his Majesty's
forces under the command of his Excellency General Amherst,
on the 12th inst. a royal salute was fired from the cannon
at Castle-William:  And the Monday following there was
public rejoicings on the same happy occasion:  The bells
continued ringing in town the greatest part of the day, a
royal salute was again fired at noon from the guns at the
several batteries in this town and Charlestown were fired,
likewise those on the wharfs & on board vessels, having
their colours displayed:  in the evening there were
illuminations, several large bonfires, and a great number of
fire works played, with other public rejoicings. 


Generic Title Boston Gazette 
Date 1759.08.20 
Publisher Edes and Gill 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1759 
Bibliography B0005689
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