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MG-A(G.774.035
27 Oct 1774:23 (1520)
We are extremely sorry that we are obliged to appear in
print on the present occasion, but our conduct in a late
unfortunate affair, being highly misrepresented, we find it
necessary, in justice to our character, and for the true
information of the public, to give a full and impartial
account of the proceedings on the whole. . . [long account
and letters back and forth concerning the arrival of a ship
with tea in its cargo. Following first letter: ]
The above letter was delivered by James Williams to Mr.
Matthias Hammond, one of the gentlemen of the committee, who
informed him; that the committee wou'd meet at 3 o'clock in
the afternoon to take the same into consideration. . . [5
lines]
Those of the committee that were in town, met according
to appointment, at 3 o'clock, and were informed of the duty
on the tea having been paid as above. Four only of the
committee being present, it was judged proper to call a
meeting of the people, and notice was immediately given, to
meet at half past 5 o'clock the same evening, at the
playhouse. They met accordingly, . . .
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