Citation - New York Journal-New York: 1769.03.23

NYJ-N.769.043a
23 Mar 1769:13 (1368 Supplement)
Feb. 17.  There has been within these few days a great many
severe whippings; among the number chastised, was one of the
Negro drummers, who received one hundred lashes, in part of
one hundred and fifty, he was sentenced to receive at a
court martial; --it is said this fellow had adventur'd to
beat time at a concert of music, given at the Manufactory
House.