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NCGW(S.765.003
27 Nov [1765]:21 (59)
[In a long essay on protests over Stamp Act] The bells of
St. Michael's Church rang muffled all day; and, during the
procession, there was a most solemn knell for the burial of
a coffin, on which was inscribed, "American Liberty."
[Essay continued to page 3:] Sunday evening, Oct. 27th,
these declarations, in writing, were publickly read on the
bay, to the general joy of the inhabitants, which was shewn
by loud and repeated acclamation, and the ringing of St.
Michael's bells unmuffled.
Monday morning, Oct. 28th. St. Michael's bells were again
rang, the vessels in the harbour displayed their colors, and
some gentlemen, friends to the two officers, . . . [6 lines]
a new declaration was publickly read, under the hands and
seals of the two gentlemen, which proved satisfactory to the
whole assembly. . . [5 lines] whereupon the air rang with
the music of bells, drums, hautboys, violins, huzza's,
firing of cannon, &c. &c. and the flag before-mentioned
being carried before them, the music continuing, they were
conducted to Mr. Dillon's tavern. . . [12 more lines]
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