| Index Entry | Drums, in Philadelphia, beat to arms |
| Location | Philadelphia |
| Citation | CJ-B.776.038 24 Oct 1776:12,13 (22) Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated May 28. We know the language of ministerial sycophant is, that independence has been always our aim. We deny it. Our independence will continue no longer than your obstinacy and cruelty. . . [34 lines] The drum beats to arms, I must therefore conclude with wishing you better health, your King better ministers, and your country a better Parliament. |
| Generic Title | Continental Journal |
| Date | 1776.10.24 |
| Publisher | Gill, John |
| City, State | Boston, MA |
| Year | 1776 |
| Bibliography | B0015565 |