Citation - New York Mercury (Gaine): 1770.04.02

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Index Entry Bells, in New York, rung for alarm when soldiers threaten liberty pole 
Location New York 
Citation
NYM(G.770.037
2 Apr 1770:24,31 (962)
Saturday night the 24th instant, about 11 o'clock, 14 or 15
soldiers were seem about the Liberty Pole in this city,
which one of them had ascended. . . [an account of
confrontation between British soldiers in New-York and local
citizens, includes] The chapel bell was immediately rung,
upon the hearing of which, the soldiers retreated
precipitately. . . [15 more lines]


Generic Title New York Mercury (Gaine) 
Date 1770.04.02 
Publisher Gaine, Hugh 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1770 
Bibliography B0030027
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