On this day 250 years ago in the Revolution — November 17, 1773

On this day 250 years ago, a group of Patriots in Boston led by William Powell, Joseph Warren and Sam Adams sign a petition demanding the resignation of Richard Clarke and the other consignees of the East India Company. Later that night a large number of people attack and damage Richard Clarke’s home.

Sources: https://dp.la/item/b7807750c2cbb83d01bd29f289097e5d; https://www.revolution250.org/250th-commemorations/250th-anniversary-of-the-boston-tea-party/


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