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CC-H.778.026
8 Sep 1778:21 (711)
Boston, Sep 3. And on Tuesday afternoon a fleet of 22 sail
appeared off this harbour's mouth and after stretching in
very near the light, on the approach of eve', stood to the
southward; they consisted of 8 sail of the line, and the
remainder were supposed to be all frigates. In consequence
of which an alarm was given by the usual signals, and the
militia immediately appeared under arms in State street;
from whom a sufficient number were detached by the Hon. Genl
Hancock, to occupy the fortresses in and near this town
likewise to guard the magazines and avenues leading to the
town; the remainder were dismissed with orders to hold
themselves in readiness to appear at the beat of the drum. .
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