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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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In Boston on December 2, a large public meeting with nearby town committees passed resolutions on the tea shipment and consignees, who fled to Castle William amid rising tensions. Doubts surround Captain Hall's ability to clear the vessel, with threats implied if the tea isn't returned.
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"We have had a very large Meeting of the Body of the People of this Town, and were joined by Committees of several of the near Towns, and in said Meeting passed a Number of Votes relative to the Tea and Consignees. The Consignees have all betook themselves to Castle William, in Imitation, I suppose, of our worthy Board of Commissioners heretofore. This will furnish a fine Occasion to make a Representation on the other Side of the Water. When Captain Hall comes to clear out at the Customhouse, which he promises shall be in twenty Days, will be the turning Period. It is much doubted whether he will obtain a Clearance to pass our Castle, as that is signed by our Governour. From the Temper that has appeared among the People, if the Tea is not permitted to go back, I think Nothing would tempt me to stand in the Place of the Consignees."
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Boston
Event Date
December 2
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consignees have fled to castle william; doubts about clearance for the tea ship
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A large meeting of the people of Boston, joined by committees from nearby towns, passed votes relative to the tea and consignees. Consignees have retreated to Castle William. The situation provides occasion for representation to Britain. Captain Hall promises to clear out in twenty days, but clearance signed by the Governour is doubted. The people's temper suggests danger for consignees if tea is not sent back.