Citation - New England Chronicle-Boston: 1776.07.25

NECH-B.776.018
25 Jul 1776:22 (8/414)
Boston, Thursday, July 25. Thursday last, pursuant to the
order of the honorable Council, was proclaimed from the
balcony of the State-House in this Town, the Declaration of
the American Congress, absolving the United Colonies from
their allegiance to the British Crown. . . [45 lines]
  The bells of the town were rung on the occasion; and
undissembled festivity cheered and brightened every face.