Citation - Independent Chronicle: 1780.10.19

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Index Entry Drummers, in Philadelphia, in procession for effigy of Benedict Arnold 
Location Philadelphia 
Citation
IC.780.029
19 Oct 1780:31,32 (13/634)
Philadelphia, October 4. . .   [131 lines, news of Arnold's
treason, including transcript of letter, Arnold to
Washington 25 September 1780 asking protection for Mrs.
Arnold.]
A concise description of the figures exhibited and paraded
through the streets of this city on Saturday last.
. . . [48 lines]  The procession began about four o'clock,
in the following order:
Several gentlemen mounted on horseback.
A line of Continental Officers.
Sundry gentlemen in a line.
A Guard of the city infantry.
Just before the cart, drums and fifes playing 
the Rogue's March, 
Guards on each side. 
. . . [6 lines, conclusion of procession and burning of
effigy]


Generic Title Independent Chronicle 
Date 1780.10.19 
Publisher Willis, Nathaniel 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1780 
Bibliography B0017812
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