On this day 250 years ago in Cohansey, Cumberland County, New Jersey, Philip Vickers Fithian recorded in his journal that

Early last week a Quantity of Tea said to be shipped at Rotterdam was brought & privately stored at Dan. Bowens in Greenwich—-A pro Tempore Committee was Chosen to secure it till the County Committee be duly elected.

Within a few days, the Cumberland County Pro Tempore Committee would have a tea party.

Source: https://archive.oah.org/special-issues/teaching/2003_09/sources/journal0c30.html?date=17741218b&zoom=0

Also on this day the people of the Town of Greenland, New Hampshire erected a liberty pole in support of the capture of Fort William and Mary. They also voted to pass a resolution in support of the cause of liberty, vowing to defend American privileges with their lives and fortunes.

Source: https://nhsar.org/the-raid-on-fort-william-and-mary-in-1774/#[120]