Meeting at Faneuil Hall, Boston, recommend to the People patience, fortitude, and a firm trust in God, Votes passed at this Meeting. [1774-05-18] Massachusetts, Boston Town Meeting. [S4-V1-p0331] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Note from page v1:331: 1.‡ On Tuesday, the 17th, his Excellency General Gage landed at the long wharf, where several of his Majesty' s Council, of the House of Representatives, and many of the principal gentlemen of the town, together with the Cadet Company under arms, waited his arrival, and escorted him to the Council Chamber. TheTroop of Horse, the Company of Artillery, the Company of Grenadiers, and the several companies of militia under arms, saluted him as he passed. His commission was read, and after the usual ceremonies he was sworn in Governour and Vice-Admiral of the Province. His Proclamation for continuing all officers, &c., in their places, till further orders, was then read by the High Sheriff, which was answered by three huzzas, firing the cannon from the battery and artillery company, and three vollies of small arms. After receiving the compliments, &c., and reviewing the militia, he was escorted to Faneuil Hall, where an elegant entertainment was provided at the expense of the Province. After dinner, and drinking several loyal toasts, his Excellency went to the Province H