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VGW(HU.775.010
4 Feb 1775:12 (1226)
Boston, January 5. The following extract of a letter from
Quebec, dated Nov. 15th, giving an account of the
christening of the great bell there, will serve to convey
some idea of the ceremonial nature of that religion which is
now established there by an act of Parliament.
A new bell arrived with Governor Carlton, for the
cathedral, which was hung up in the broad alley, opposite
the altar, but near the great door at the entrance. . . [25
lines, describing the service of commemoration, similar to a
baptism, for the bell.]
The above-mentioned bell, which was a present from the
Bishop of Quebec, weighed 2500 lb. and was baptised by the
name of Louisa.
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