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 William Stoddard. Show all posts
Showing posts with label William Stoddard. Show all posts
Monday, February 06, 2023

“Go down to the ferry ways so as to see Charls”

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Even after the siege of Boston began, the nearby ferries continued to operate, at least intermittently. Those boats offered ways to transmi...
Thursday, November 01, 2018

“Your Excellency will therefore excuse our doing anything”

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During the conflict over the Manufactory building , Gov. Francis Bernard was still pushing other ways to find housing for the two-plus re...
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Friday, June 01, 2007

Prisoners and Spies in Boston Harbor

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On 1 June 1775, Boston selectman Timothy Newell added to his journal of oppressions: Mr. Hopkins a carpenter released from on board the Adm...
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