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January 14, 1773
The Massachusetts Spy, Or, Thomas's Boston Journal
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
An elderly veteran residing on Muscongus Island writes a fervent letter dated December 12 to a friend in Marblehead, expressing his determination to defend American liberty in response to news of the Governor and Judges becoming independent.
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FRIDAY, January
BOSTON.
An old Veteran in the cause of American liberty, at present an inhabitant of Muscongus Island, at the Eastward, but a native of these parts, writes to his friend in Marblehead, in a letter of December 12, as follows:
"As the prints inform me of the Governor and Judges being independent, I think I shall appear once more in public action. I am in the 62d year of my age; and am so roused by the news that I am ready on the first alarm, to quit wife, children, &c. and boldly attack any and every villain that dare oppose that liberty which God, and the blood of my forefathers have given me. As in times past I left all, to cut my way through the forces of France and Spain, will, though now old, fly with double fury against such miscreants as invade my liberty, and leap through hosts, though assured of dying in battle, and if possible, after my death, my ghost shall pursue their mean deeds to the day of judgment. My request to you is, to stand firm for your liberty, which is the greatest fortune you can ever bestow on your children."
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BOSTON.
An old Veteran in the cause of American liberty, at present an inhabitant of Muscongus Island, at the Eastward, but a native of these parts, writes to his friend in Marblehead, in a letter of December 12, as follows:
"As the prints inform me of the Governor and Judges being independent, I think I shall appear once more in public action. I am in the 62d year of my age; and am so roused by the news that I am ready on the first alarm, to quit wife, children, &c. and boldly attack any and every villain that dare oppose that liberty which God, and the blood of my forefathers have given me. As in times past I left all, to cut my way through the forces of France and Spain, will, though now old, fly with double fury against such miscreants as invade my liberty, and leap through hosts, though assured of dying in battle, and if possible, after my death, my ghost shall pursue their mean deeds to the day of judgment. My request to you is, to stand firm for your liberty, which is the greatest fortune you can ever bestow on your children."
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What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
American Liberty
Veteran Letter
Muscongus Island
Marblehead
Governor Independence
Where did it happen?
Muscongus Island
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Muscongus Island
Event Date
December 12
Event Details
An old veteran, aged 62, writes from Muscongus Island to a friend in Marblehead, declaring his readiness to fight for liberty upon news of the Governor and Judges being independent, referencing past service against France and Spain, and urging steadfastness for future generations.