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VGW(RI.775.068
7 Sep 1775:31 (487)
In consequence of a report last Tuesday morning that a
certain Joshua Hardcastle, of this city, had the preceding
evening been guilty of uttering expressions highly degrading
the good people who compose the several companies now in
this place; and moreover, that he had frequently spoke of
the cause of America in a most disgraceful and menacing
manner; the volunteers, . . . accordingly waited upon the
said Hardcastle, and conducted him to the Grove (the
habitation of the soldiers) . . . They then proceeded to his
trial, . . . found him guilty of the facts laid to his
charge. One of the officers then made the following
propositions: whether the said Hardcastle should be
complimented with a coat of thickset; whether he should be
drummed through the city; or whether he should make public
concessions. The officers then divided, when ten were for
drumming, and a like number for concessions. However, they
at last agreed that he should only ask pardon of all the
officers and soldiers present, and give his promise that he
never would be guilty of a like offence, . . .
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