Citation - Boston Post Boy: 1762.09.20

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Index Entry Bells, in Boston, rung for surrender of the Havannah 
Location Boston 
Citation
BPB.762.036
20 Sep 1762:32 (266)
Boston, September 20.  On Thursday last, being the day
appointed by his excellency the governor for a public
rejoicing on the occasion of the reduction of the Havannah
to his majesty's arms:  [sermon]  At one o'clock the bells
in town were rung, and continued ringing the remainder of
the day;. . .  In the afternoon his excellency the governor,
with the whole general court with a number of the civil and
military officers of the town, were escorted by the company
of cadets to concert hall, where his majesty's and other
loyal healths were drunk, and a concert of musick performed
by the gentlemen concerned in the management of it;. . .


Generic Title Boston Post Boy 
Date 1762.09.20 
Publisher Green and Russell 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1762 
Bibliography B0011498
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