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 |