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 |