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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC08749 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1765-1774 |
| Title | Boston Evening Post No. 2029 |
| Date | 15 August 1774 |
| Author | Fleet, Thomas (1732-1797) |
| Additional authors | Fleet, John (1734-1806) |
| Document Type | Newspapers and Magazines |
| Content Description | Printed by John and Thomas Fleet. Signed by Mr. [John?] Porter. Contains a report on the opposition of English politicians William Dowdeswell and John Dunning to the passage of the Port Bill of 1774. Dunning states "It now appears to me, that the inhabitants of Boston are much in the same condition as prisoners surrendering at discretion ... " Includes petitions opposing the Port Bill presented to the House of Commons by Americans residing in England. Contains a report on the Quartering Act of 1774 (page two). Mentions other news related to British government, including a recent Parliamentary Act banning town meetings without permission from the Governor (page three). Contains advertisements, notices of sale, and miscellaneous reward posts. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Government and Civics Commerce Merchants and Trade Siege of Boston Petition Military History Law Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs |
| People | Fleet, Thomas (1732-1797) Fleet, John (1734-1806) Dowdeswell, William (1721-1775) Ashburton, John Dunning, Baron (1731-1783) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | 15 August 1774 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |