Boston 1775

History, analysis, and unabashed gossip about the start of the American Revolution in New England.

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Showing posts with label Thomas Burgess. Show all posts
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Tuesday, November 05, 2019

“Grosly threatning to Hoist him up in the Cart”

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The 28 Oct 1769 tarring and feathering of sailor George Gailer was a public event in Boston . The mob meant to humiliate Gailer for givi...
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