Citation - Essex Gazette: 1768.12.27

EG.768.051
20-27 Dec 1768:11 (1/22)
Boston, October 3.  We now behold the representatives
chamber, court house and Faneuil-Hall, those seats of
freedom and justice, occupied with troops . . . In the
afternoon our artillery company appeared in the field and
were exercised, their captain was informed by the officer of
the Regulars, that is was not customary to beat drum, or
fire after the evening cannon was discharged, the hint was
taken.