Citation - Connecticut Journal: 1782.07.18

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Index Entry Bells, in Schenactady, rung for arrival of Washington 
Location Schenactady 
Citation
CJ-NH.782.039
18 Jul 1782:31 (768)
Fish-Kill, . . . [10 lines]  July 2, 1782.  We have been
very unexpectedly honoured with a visit from the Commander
in Chief---His Excellency Governor Clinton accompanied him. 
They were received with uncommon marks of joy and
congratulation. . . [12 lines describing visit]  From thence
he went, the next day, to Schenactady; five miles from which
he was received by sixty of the principal inhabitants on
horseback, who attended him into the town amidst the ringing
of bells, firing of cannon, and every other possible
demonstration of felicity. . . [18 more lines describing
visit, 14 lines]


Generic Title Connecticut Journal 
Date 1782.07.18 
Publisher Green, Thomas and Samuel 
City, State New Haven, CT 
Year 1782 
Bibliography B0015360
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