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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 19, 1773
Page
2
Letters from Tro. Hutchinson describe Boston turmoil over the withdrawal of Customs Commissioners to the Romney and looming troops. The mob attacked officers, seized ships and houses, and city meetings urged punitive action while governors and councils argued over authority and barracks rules. Hutchinson warns of rising unrest and the fragile grip on constitutional order.
A letter from August 1768 discusses public misperceptions of the Customs Commissioners in England and Boston. It notes mob hostility, refusals to host official dinners, and threats against officers, while recounting local riots, libel, and political pressure on authorities. The writer reflects on fear for safety, deference to Crown officers, and efforts to maintain order amid growing tension.
Rob Avesuury writes to Hon. Thomas Hutchinson on September 14, 1703, urging caution after a confidant warned that Sons of Liberty threats endanger the official’s life. He insists the danger could be a false alarm but prefers timely notice to prevent harm, signing as a loyal but troubled friend.
A long letter from Thomas Hutchinson warns of a looming crisis as Council members prepare an address to Parliament. He notes attempts to misrepresent council actions, fears retaliation against supporters of government, and argues for continued union with the mother country while limiting colonial liberties. A second letter from Hutchinson in Lofton discusses merchant combinations, repeal pressures, and secrecy amid political maneuvering.
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