... colonists and the Brits. On Monday March 5, 1770, Hugh White a private in the 29th regiment was on guard duty at the Sentry Box near the Custom House. Basically, he was protected the King's taxes and gold. During his watch, an altercation was starting, which involved Captain Goldfinch, an officer of the 29th Regiment ... point, the townspeople multiplied and challenged both British soldiers to fight. The soldiers realized the situation was getting out of hand, and was ready to blow. The slaughter begins; officially, there is only one report on the events of the March 5 1770. The accounts ...

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