Citation - Boston Post Boy: 1767.08.17

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Index Entry Bell, in Elizabethtown, rung by gaoler for assistance in riot of officers 
Location Elizabethtown 
Citation
BPB.767.030
17 Aug 1767:31 (522)
Elizabeth-Town (New-Jersey,) July 28.
This town was last night alarmed by a riot committed by
several of the officers of the 28th regiment (late from
Montreal) the particulars of which are as follows, viz. . .
The goaler then released the prisoners, for his assistance,
and rung the bell; the officer then marched off, but soon
returned with a body of soldiers, some with bayonets fixed.


Generic Title Boston Post Boy 
Date 1767.08.17 
Publisher Green and Russell 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1767 
Bibliography B0011754
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