Citation - Royal American Gazette: 1779.10.05

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Index Entry Bells, in New York, not to be rung on ships in harbor except for fire 
Location New York 
Citation
RAG.779.124
5 Oct 1779:11 (215)
By James Pattison, Esq; Major-General of his Majesty's
forces and Commandant of New-York, &c. &c. &c.
Regulations established for the security of the ships and
vessels lying at the different wharves on the East and North
Rivers.
I. The wardens of the port are to appoint a patrole in each
of the undermentioned district, . . . 
II. The master so charged with the patrole, is to visit the
several vessels in his district . . . for his being
satisfied that no danger is to be apprehended from fire
therein; . . .
IV. No bells are to be rung in any of the vessels lying in
the East River, either by day or night, except when danger
is discovered by fire, . . . 
[signed] James Pattison. . .


Generic Title Royal American Gazette 
Date 1779.10.05 
Publisher Robertson, Alexander and James 
City, State New York, PA 
Year 1779 
Bibliography B0043620
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