Oct. 28—A committee appointed in Boston to state the rights of the colonists and correspond with other sections on this subject. They publish an address, which is extensively circulated. Franklin, agent for the colonies in England, republishes it there.
1773.
March—This address led to the first measures for a political union of the colonies.
July—The British ministry attempt to import tea into the colonies.
Oct. 2—The people of Philadelphia declare that any one who shall “aid or abet in unloading, receiving, or vending the tea is an enemy to his country.”
Nov. 3—The Boston consignees required by the people to resign. They refuse.
” 5-19—A legal town meeting takes them in hand, and at length they resign.
Dec’r—Three ships loaded with tea having arrived, the people labor for near a month to have them sent back. Not succeeding, the cargoes are all emptied into the sea.