When was it published?

September 22, 1774 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News September 22, 1774

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Boston Meetings, Provincial Congress, Public Spirit, Governor Gage, General Assembly

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

News from Boston reports town and county meetings throughout the province, anticipation of a Provincial Congress, unprecedented public spirit for freedom since colonial settlement, and general preparations for conflict. Governor Gage issues writs for a General Assembly in Salem on October 5.

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FRIDAY, September 23. The Papers which came by the Northern Post this Afternoon bring no later Advices than what we gave the Publick in our last Gazette. They write from Boston, that Town and County Meetings are now held, and calling, in all Parts of the Province, and that it was expected a Provincial Congress would be soon appointed; that the Spirit of the People was never known to be so great, since the first Settlement of the Colonies, as at this Time; and that the Country in general seem to be preparing for the worst, being determined to Die or be FREE. - Governor Gage has issued Writs for convening a General Assembly, to meet at Salem, on the 5th of October next.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

Boston Meetings Provincial Congress Public Spirit Governor Gage General Assembly

What entities or persons were involved?

Governor Gage

Where did it happen?

Boston

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Boston

Event Date

Friday, September 23

Key Persons

Governor Gage

Event Details

Town and County Meetings are held and calling in all Parts of the Province; expectation of a Provincial Congress soon appointed; Spirit of the People greater than ever since first Settlement of the Colonies; Country preparing for the worst, determined to Die or be FREE. Governor Gage issued Writs for General Assembly at Salem on 5th of October next.