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Domestic News May 24, 1787

The New York Journal, And Weekly Register

New York, New York County, New York

What is this article about?

The article warns that threats by Massachusetts rebels to resume hostilities are now materializing on the borders in Vermont and Connecticut, questioning the government's proclamations and faith amid potential future evils from rebellion.

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By the Boston head of this paper, our readers will find, that those threats which the leading rebels of Massachusetts left behind them at the time they were forced precipitately to retreat, viz. of re-commencing hostilities at a more favorable season, are now ripening for execution, on the borders of Massachusetts, within the states of Vermont and Connecticut!--Where is the faith of government, and to what purpose were formal proclamations of those states, to apprehend the rebels, &c. issued!-- The evils that may finally result from the rebellious disposition of the inhabitants of Massachusetts, are yet confined within the womb of futurity.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Politics

What keywords are associated?

Massachusetts Rebels Rebellion Threats Vermont Connecticut Government Proclamations Hostilities Resumption

What entities or persons were involved?

Leading Rebels Of Massachusetts

Where did it happen?

Borders Of Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Borders Of Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut

Key Persons

Leading Rebels Of Massachusetts

Outcome

evils that may finally result... confined within the womb of futurity

Event Details

Threats by retreating Massachusetts rebels to recommence hostilities at a more favorable season are now ripening for execution on the borders of Massachusetts in Vermont and Connecticut. Questions the faith of government and purpose of proclamations to apprehend rebels.

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