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15 August 1774

Fleet, Thomas, 1732-1797

Newspaper

Title: Boston evening post. [No. 2029 (August 15, 1774)]

Printed by John and Thomas Fleet. Signed by Mr. [John?] Porter. Contains a report on the opposition of English politicians William Dowdeswell and John Dunning to the passage of the Port Bill of 1774. Dunning states "It now appears to me, that the inhabitants of Boston are much in the same condition as prisoners surrendering at discretion ... " Includes petitions opposing the Port Bill presented to the House of Commons by Americans residing in England. Contains a report on the Quartering Act of 1774 (page two). Mentions other news related to British government, including a recent…

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