Citation - Boston News Letter: 1770.04.06

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Index Entry Bells, in Boston, rung for alarm as soldiers attack Liberty pole 
Location Boston 
Citation
BNL.770.029
6 Apr 1770:11 (3470 Extraordinary)
New-York, March 29.  Last Saturday night, about 11 o'clock,
14 or 15 soldiers were seen about the Liberty-Pole in this
city, which one of them ascended, with on intent to take off
and carry away the topmast and vane; as soon as they were
discovered . . . [half a column: citizens gathered, they
attacked house of Mr. Bicker] The chapel bell was
immediately rung, upon the hearing of which, the soldiers
retreated precipitately. . .


Generic Title Boston News Letter 
Date 1770.04.06 
Publisher Draper, Richard 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1770 
Bibliography B0010214
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