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NHG-P.766.008
28 Feb 1766: (491)
Plymouth (in Massachusetts Province) Feb 17.
A few days since a vessel arrived here from Annapolis-Royal,
John Staples, Master, and brought with him a stamped
clearance; the Sons of Liberty soon heard of it and
assembled to the number of 4 or 500, and marched in
procession from the Tree of Liberty, near the Town-House,
with drums beating and banners flying, to the wharf where
the vessel lay, and demanded the detestable object of their
resentment, which the Master of the Vessel very readily
delivered up; they then proceeded in the same manner
(fetching a circle thro' the town, and having the paper
affixed to a pole and carried by a senior gentleman
attending) to the Tree of Liberty, which was decorated with
an ensign and long pendant; and after enkindling a
comfortable bonfire, they consumed therein the badge of
slavery. This done they gave three cheers and dispersed. .
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