Citation - Boston Evening Post (Fleet): 1752.05.11

BEP(F.752.010
11 May 1752:11 (873)
Norwich, Feb. 19.  This city has for several months been
disturbed and alarmed by the violent proceedings of an
enraged or animated populace.  They had taken offence at
some encouragement given by the magistrates to Mr. Wheatly,
a Welch cobler, lately turn'd Methodist preacher, who comes
in great compassion to convert them to a sense of religion. 
But they constantly disturb him with the beat of drums, &c.
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