Gov. William Shirley is threatened with extortion.
May 30, 1749
Shirley is ordered to bury 500 pounds under a tree halfway out on Boston Neck by the would-be extortionist, who is captured some months later.
Sources
- Simonds, Thomas C.
Shirley is ordered to bury 500 pounds under a tree halfway out on Boston Neck by the would-be extortionist, who is captured some months later.