"In the future, instead of blowing (the conch shell) the bell shall be rung in the morning at 7, then about 1130, and in the evening about sunset, though not later than 7 o'clock in the summer.
Brother Koffler will take charge of this, and for the present assistance will be those who wait on the table in the brothers house.
The ringing of the bell shall be with only two strokes, as the sound will be more distinct, and all can more easily do it. Before preaching, and other solemn public meetings, the bell shall be rung somewhat longer, with one pause." -- 27 April 1772 - from Salem.
"Our bell for Salem, which we had made in Bethlehem (PA), arrived at last during the Passion Week, and immediately after Easter it was set up ..."
"The bell weighed 275 lbs. and can be heard from one end of the town to the other" -- From the Salem Diary, April 25, 1772
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