Citation - South Carolina Gazette (Timothy): 1768.11.07

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Index Entry Band of music, in Boston, on British ships, played Yankey Doodle song 
Location Boston 
Citation
SCG-C.768.072
7 Nov 1768:13 (34/1727)
Journal of the Transactions in Boston
[British troops had been previously reported to be quartered
with the inhabitants of Boston, even though room is
available in the Castle]
September 29.
The fleet was brought to anchor near Castle-William: that
evening there was throwing of sky rockets, and those passing
in boats observed great rejoicings, and that the Yankey
Doodle song was the capital piece in their band of music.
. . . [Other comments on the British troops]


Generic Title South Carolina Gazette (Timothy) 
Date 1768.11.07 
Publisher Timothy, Peter 
City, State Charleston, SC 
Year 1768 
Bibliography B0047280
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