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NYM(G.774.057
13 Jun 1774:24 (1181)
Whereas in the Pennsylvania Packet of this day, it is
mentioned that "that Wednesday last being the day when the
act for shutting up the port of Boston took effect, the
bells of Christ Church were muffled and rung a solemn peal,
and that the houses of worship were crowded, &c." We are
desired by the Rector of that church, to acquaint the
public, that the bells were not rung with his knowledge or
approbation, and that by his express direction, there was no
particular observance of that day, in either of the churches
under his care. It is well known, that the established
church is restrained from any religious observance of days,
except those appointed by the church, or the public
authority of government.
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