Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu): 1775.05.20

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Index Entry Bells, in New York, rung for arrival of delegates for Congress 
Location New York 
Citation
VGW(HU.775.049
20 May 1775:32 (1241)
New York, May 8.  Saturday evening last arrived here from
the eastward, on their way for Philadelphia, to attend the
Continental Congress, the Hon. John Hancock, and Thomas
Cushing, Esqrs., . . . [list of delegates from Massachusetts
and Connecticut] They were met a few miles out of town by a
great number of the principal gentlemen of this place, . . .
Their arrival was announced by the ringing of bells, and
other demonstrations of joy.


Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu) 
Date 1775.05.20 
Publisher Dixon, John, and Wm. Hunter 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1775 
Bibliography B0048715
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