Index Entry | Bells, in Boston, rung for Declaration of Independence |
Location | Boston |
Citation | MG-A(G.776.017 15 Aug 1776:32,33 (1614) Boston, July 25. Thursday last, pursuant to an order of the honourable Council, was proclaimed from the balcony of the State-House in this town, the declaration of the American Congress, absolving the United Colonies from their allegiance to the British crown. . . [37 lines, review, cannon, toasts] The bells in town were rung on the occasion, and undissembled festivity cheared and brightened every face. . . |
Generic Title | Maryland Gazette-Annapolis (Green) |
Date | 1776.08.15 |
Publisher | Green, Frederick |
City, State | Annapolis, MD |
Year | 1776 |
Bibliography | B0020098 |