Province of New York settlers in Province of New York - March, 1700, at night
from 'America and West Indies: March 1700, 11-20', in Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies: Volume 18, 1700, pages 115-130:
[The listening experience informs a list of thirty-two complaints against the governor of New York Richard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont. Leisler’s Rebellion (1689-1691), stirred by settlers’ resentment against English policies, left the colony polarized. Leaders of the rebellion … more >>
Cecil Headlam (ed.), 'America and West Indies: March 1700, 11-20', in Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies: Volume 18, 1700, volume 18 (London, ), p. 115-130. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1547048547520 accessed: 1 September, 2024
Listeners
Listening to
hide composerstrumpeting and drumming at an exhumation |
Experience Information
Date/Time | March, 1700, at night |
Medium | live |
Listening Environment | in the company of others |
Notes
British History Online, a digital library created by the Institute of Historical Research and the History of Parliament Trust, includes calendars of state papers in which the listening experience was identified. Calendars are very detailed summaries of documents arranged chronologically, intended as a finding aid. Original documents are often held at the National Archives at Kew.