Citation - New York Mercury (Gaine): 1775.05.22

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Index Entry Drums, in Lexington, beat to call militia out on British attack 
Location Lexington 
Citation
NYM(G.775.041
22 May 1775:21 (1232)
[Continuation of letter on previous page, includes]. . .  we
met on the parade of our company in this town; after the
company had collected, we were ordered by Capt. John Parker
(who commanded us) to disperse for the present, and to be
ready to attend the beat of the drum, and accordingly the
company went into houses near the place of parade.  We
further testify and say , that about 5 o'clock in the
morning we attended the beat of our drum, and were formed on
the parade. . . Signed by each of the above deponents.
Lexington, 25th of April, 1775.


Generic Title New York Mercury (Gaine) 
Date 1775.05.22 
Publisher Gaine, Hugh 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1775 
Bibliography B0030300
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