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NYM(G.770.090
23 Jul 1770:34 (978)
[A lengthy letter describing writer's view of actions of New
York citizenry who were divided into opposing factions
concerning importation of goods from England. On "Saturday
the 7th instant" one group acted as follows] At this place
they erected a flag, as a signal of the place appointed for
their rendezvous, and after carousing and drinking very
plentifully, and heating themselves with liquor, in the
glorious cause of liberty, as they call it, they sallied out
in the evening to put their project in execution, carrying
with them musick, colours, and staffs [almost illegible]
upon which were labels fixed with the inscription of
Liberty, and No importation, headed by a member of that
faction. . . [more]
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