Citation - Boston Evening Post (Powars): 1781.10.27

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Index Entry Bells, in Boston, rung for victory in Yorktown, merry peal 
Location Boston 
Citation
BEP(P.781.005
27 Oct 1781:32 (1/2)
Immediately after the reception (by his Excellency the
Governor) of the important news of the surrender of
Cornwallis, every token of joy was expressed by the good
people of this city.  The bells of the various churches were
ringing thro' the greater part of the day; and, with as
merry a peal as we have heard since they rung the departure
of Francis Bernard. . .


Generic Title Boston Evening Post (Powars) 
Date 1781.10.27 
Publisher Powars, Edward E. 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1781 
Bibliography B0003862
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