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Last Colonial Governor Hutchinson A Tragic Figure
A deep look at Thomas Hutchinson, last civilian Massachusetts governor, twice vilified as tyrant by patriots, and forced into exile in England. The piece traces his life, ties to Harvard and Boston, his wary diplomacy, and role in prewar tensions including writs of assistance, with notes on his death and place in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Darst
Associated Press
Boston
Oxford University
England
George III
Thomas Hutchinson
Massachusetts
Oxford
Hutchinson
Thomas Gage
Lexington
Concord
John Adams
Harvard
Superior Court
Bernard Bailyn
Peggy
London
Colonial
Yorktown
Bailyn