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CJ-NH.774.005
4 Feb 1774:21, 22 (329)
Salem. . . [44 lines] Jan. 25. Last week four men belonging
to Marblehead were suspected, by some circumstances in their
behaviour, of having a design of attempting to steal a
quantity of cloathing from the Essex Hospital. . . [16 more
lines describing theft and ensuing punishment] The
procession formed, on Thursday morning, at the town-house in
Marblehead. The four objects of resentment were placed in a
cart, facing each other having been previously tarred and
feathered in the modern way. A fife and one drummer were
placed in the front of the carriage, which, according the
computation of some persons, was preceeded by one thousand
people, chiefly dressed in uniform, among whom were four
drummers. In this manner they marched from Marblehead to
Salem, 4 1/2 miles and entered the town about 12 o'clock.
Here, forming a junction with a numerous body of the
inhabitants, they paraded through the principal streets,
with drums beating, a fife playing, and a large white flag
flying from the cart. . . [7 more lines of description, 5
lines]
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