Index Entry | Bells, in Philadelphia, rung for peace |
Location | Philadelphia |
Citation | NYP-F.783.012 1 May 1783:22 (314) Philadelphia, April 23. Wednesday last the sheriff, accompanied by the magistrates of this city, made proclamation, at the court house of the cessation of hostilities, amidst a vast concourse of people, who expressed their satisfaction on the happy occasion, by repeated shouts. At the same time the state flag was hoisted at Market-Street wharf, the bells were rung, and a general joy diffused itself through the city. . . [5 more lines] |
Generic Title | New York Packet-Fishkill |
Date | 1783.05.01 |
Publisher | Loudon, Samuel |
City, State | Fishkill, NY |
Year | 1783 |
Bibliography | B0031055 |