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Robert Treat Paine Papers

Index

Boston,

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withdrawal of British troops,

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6

evacuation of population,

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4

fortification

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4

new fortifications,

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3

British troops and ships in,

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3

smallpox in,

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2

Committee of Correspondence,

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2

battle on Long Island,

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2

threatened bombardment,

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2

militia called out,

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1

politics,

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1

Harbor closing,

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1

Paddock’s Field,

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1

Tea Party,

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1

arrival of troops,

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1

inhabitants to chose representatives,

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1

state of inhabitants,

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1

further evacuation by citizens,

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1

need for reduction,

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1

receives more troops,

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1

seized shipping,

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1

plunder,

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1

independence declared,

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1

appoints D. Cobb to supervise smallpox hospital,

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1

celebrates Liberty Day,

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celebrates independence anniversary,

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