Index Entry | Bells, in Boston, rung for election of Hancock as Governor |
Location | Boston |
Citation | CJ-NH.780.018 2 Nov 1780:21 (679) Boston, October 26. . . [15 lines] Yesterday being the general election, agreeable to the new constitution of this state; the day was ushered in by the ringing of bells, firing of cannon, &c. and about three o'clock in the afternoon, his excellency John Hancock, Esq; was declared governor of this commonwealth, from the balcony of the state-house. |
Generic Title | Connecticut Journal |
Date | 1780.11.02 |
Publisher | Green, Thomas and Samuel |
City, State | New Haven, CT |
Year | 1780 |
Bibliography | B0015271 |