Citation - Pennsylvania Gazette-Philadelphia: 1766.05.22

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Index Entry Bells, in Philadelphia, rung for repeal of Stamp Act 
Location Philadelphia 
Citation
PG-P.766.017
22 May 1766:23 (1952)
[This article concerns a celebration held by city officials
because of the repeal of the Stamp Act. Toasts, followed in
col.3 by:] . . . with many others of the same public nature. 
The cannon belonging to the Province, being placed in the
State-House Yard, the Royal Salute was fired on drinking the
King, and seven guns after every succeeding toast.  The
whole concluded in the evening with bonfires, ringing of
bells, and strong beer to the populace, and gave general
satisfaction to every person concerned.


Generic Title Pennsylvania Gazette-Philadelphia 
Date 1766.05.22 
Publisher Hall, David, and William Sellers 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1766 
Bibliography B0036690
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