Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu): 1773.05.13

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Index Entry Hymn, sung in New York by worshipper, who then died 
Location New York 
Citation
VGW(HU.773.060
13 May 1773:13 (1137)
New York, April 26.  On Monday evening last, as Mr. John
Dewit, a very pious young man, was officiating as a member
of a religious society, in a house on Cowfoot hill, he
expired in the following melancholy manner; after praying he
gave out an hymn, in singing which he accompanied the
society, then read a chapter, took a seat, and seemed very
solemn; and as another member was about concluding the
devotion with a prayer, Mr. Dewit was heard to make a noise
with his feet, and on looking at him, they perceived he had
dropped from his knees. . . [5 lines, he died.]


Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu) 
Date 1773.05.13 
Publisher Purdie, Alex., and John Dixon 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1773 
Bibliography B0048610
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