Citation - New York Mercury (Gaine): 1774.09.26

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Index Entry Drummer, in London, fell overboard in explosion on ship, rescued 
Location London 
Citation
NYM(G.774.101
26 Sep 1774:22 (1198)
[London. July 26] The circumstances of the Kent's blowing up
not being thoroughly understood, a correspondent has sent us
an abstract of a letter from the ship. . . [includes] " A
drummer who happened to be sitting on the lid of the chest,
was blown into the air, fell overboard, and was picked up by
the Albion's boat without receiving the least hurt."


Generic Title New York Mercury (Gaine) 
Date 1774.09.26 
Publisher Gaine, Hugh 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1774 
Bibliography B0030265
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