Boston, November 20, 1772. : Gentlemen, We, the freeholders and other inhabitants of Boston, in town-meeting duly assembled ... apprehending there is abundant reason to be alarmed that the plan of despotism, which the enemies of our invaluable rights have concerted, is rapidly hastening to a completion .

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