Note 33 — VII. LAUNCHING OF THE BERINTHIA BRANDON.
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William Molineux was a prominent merchant who gave his sympathies to the cause of the people. He was one of the committee who demanded the removal of the troops after the Massacre of March 5, 1770. He was one of the “Indians” composing the “Tea-party.” He was also one of the promoters of the spinning-school in Long Acre. He died before the outbreak of hostilities.