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CG-NL.765.007
15 Nov 1765:11 (105)
New-York, Nov. 4. . . [20 lines describing hanging and
burning of an effigy of the Stamp Act.]
In his right hand he held a stamped bill of lading, and on
his breast was affixed a paper with the following
inscription, "The Rebel Drummer in the Year 1715", at his
back was fixed a drum, the badge of his profession; at the
other end of the gallows hung the figure of the Devil, a
proper companion for the other, as 'tis supposed it was
intirely at his instigation he acted.
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