Citation - Pennsylvania Journal: 1779.08.11

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Index Entry Dead march [t], played by music for funeral of Mansfield, James 
Location Edinburgh 
Citation
PJ.779.043
11 Aug 1779:22 (1300) 
Edinburgh, April 21.  Yesterday at 12 o'clock the corpse of
the unfortunate and much lamented Capt. James Mansfield, was
brought up in a hearse from Leith, and delivered over at the
north end of the bridge to the regiment, which attended
under arms;
. . . [4 lines on processions]
the music playing the dead march, and the drums muffled.
. . . [7 lines on burial ceremony]


Generic Title Pennsylvania Journal 
Date 1779.08.11 
Publisher Bradford, Thomas 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1779 
Bibliography B0039424
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