New York 19 Febry: 1775
[Extract]
Yesterday the Beaulagh Murry's Ship2 arrived here from London loaded with goods. She lays at the Watering place a boat of Observation is alongside of her with about 20 hands all armed to see that no goods are taken out of.3 the Owners of good had a meeting last night to consult what to do. the People in general are determined she shall go back
1. FDRL. Peter R. Livingston (1737-1794) was a member of the New York Provincial Congress and Robert Livingston, Jr. was at that time Recorder of the City of New York.
2. Robert and John Murray, merchants of New York.
3. "17 Feby 1775. Last night the Beulah arrived at the Watering Place, and the Populace sent down a Boat with armed men to watch her & prevent her Landing Goods." Sabine,ed., Memoirs of William Smith, 210.
