Citation - Essex Gazette: 1770.05.22

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Index Entry Song of Calamity, sung by pilgrims to shrine of Mahomet 
Location Mecca 
Citation
EG.770.011
15-22 May 1770:1702 (2/95)
London, March 20.  Copies of a circular order from the Grand
Signior for the observation of a day of humiliation,
throughout all the provinces of his empire, in consequence
of the uncommon success of his enemies, have lately been
published, in which the strictest abstinence is enjoined to
all true mussulmen.
. . . [5 lines follow] The inhabitants and pilgrims were to
march six times round the urn, singing, in a doleful manner,
the song of calamity; . . . [34 lines follow]


Generic Title Essex Gazette 
Date 1770.05.22 
Publisher Hall, Samuel 
City, State Salem, MA 
Year 1770 
Bibliography B0016042
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