Citation - Essex Gazette: 1771.05.07

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Index Entry Bells, in Philadelphia, rung muffled for death of Richard Penn 
Location Philadelphia 
Citation
EG.771.014
30 Apr-7 May 1771:1623 (3/145)
Philadelphia, April 19.  Yesterday the bells of Christ-
Church, in this city were rung muffled on account of the
death of the Hon. Richard Penn, Esq; one of the proprietors
of this province.  Several churches, of different
denominations, were also hung in mourning, and services,
suitable to the occasion, preached by the respective
parishes.


Generic Title Essex Gazette 
Date 1771.05.07 
Publisher Hall, Samuel 
City, State Salem, MA 
Year 1771 
Bibliography B0016092
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