Citation - Connecticut Journal: 1769.08.11

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Index Entry Bells, in Boston, rung for departure of Governor Bernard 
Location Boston 
Citation
CJ-NH.769.014
11 Aug 1769:41,42 (95)
Boston, August 7.  Tuesday last embarked on board his
Majesty's ship the Rippon, Sir Francis Bernard of Nettleham,
Bart. who for nine years past, has been a scourge to this
province. . . [36 more lines] So soon as the Rippon was
under sail on Tuesday, the cannon at the castle were fired
with joy--The Union flagg was displayed from Liberty-Tree,
where it was kept flying 'till Friday.---Colours were also
flung out from most of the vessels in the harbour--And bells
were rang, and cannon fired incessantly 'till sunset. . . [9
more lines]


Generic Title Connecticut Journal 
Date 1769.08.11 
Publisher Green, Thomas and Samuel 
City, State New Haven, CT 
Year 1769 
Bibliography B0014700
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