Today in Johnson City History, Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Continuing to catch up!
Sunday, May 5, 1776: Two hundred and fifty years ago today, we learn that “A Proclamation by Major General Clinton of the King’s forces was given on board the Pallisser Transport in Cape Fear River in the Province of North Carolina.” As usual, the original spellings and punctuations have been preserved.
“Whereas a most unprovoked and wicked rebellion hat…

