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MS-B.774.035
5 May 1774:21,22 (4/170) Postscript
New York, April 25. . . [in long article about arrival and
inspection of tea ships. In a hand bill concerning the
departure of Captain Lockyer:] . . . The bells will give the
notice about an hour before he embarks from Murray's wharf.
. . [32 lines, interrogation of Captain Chambers.]
Saturday at 8 A.M. all the bells of the city rang, pursuant
to the notice published on Thursday. About 9, the greatest
number of people were collected at and near the Coffee-
House, that was ever known in this city. At a quarter past
nine the committee came out of the Coffee-House with Captain
Lockyer, upon which the Band of Music attending, played, God
save the King. Immediately there was a call for Captain
Chambers,--where is he? Where is he? Captain Lockyer must
not go till we find Captain Chambers to send him with the
tea ship. This produced marks of fear in Captain Lockyer,
who imagined some mischief was intended him; but upon
assurances being giving him to the contrary, he appeared
composed. The committee with the music, conducted him
through the multitude, to the end of Murray's wharf, where
he was put on board the pilot boat, and wished a safe
passage. . .
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