Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Ri): 1774.06.16

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Index Entry Drummer, in Northfarnham, in procession for mock hanging of Lord North 
Location Northfarnham 
Citation
VGW(RI.774.030
16 Jun 1774:13 (423)
On the 11th of June came on to be tried, before a court of
liberty and a special jury of free men, at Northfarnham
parish, Richmond county, an indictment against Lord North,
on a charge exhibited against him for high treason. . . [18
lines, mock trial, found guilty]  The criminal was carried
to the gallows (which was immediately erected for the
purpose) in a cart, which moved slowly and solemnly on,
drums beating, colours flying, &c. . . 


Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Ri) 
Date 1774.06.16 
Publisher Rind, Clementina 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1774 
Bibliography B0049528
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