From The Gazetteer of the State of New Hampshire (in three parts), 
compiled from the best authorities, by Eliphalet Merrill and the Late 
Phinehas Merrill, Esq.,
Printed by C. Norris & Co. , Exeter, NH, ©1817, pg  63

Part I - General View- History

1765 - The stamp act which passed this year, roused the indignation of New England.  
Every method was used to inform and excite the people on this subject.  At Portsmouth 
the bells were tolled.  A coffin was carried about, on the lid of which was inscribed 
"Liberty aged 145."  A procession was formed and moved with muffled drums, minute 
guns were fired, and an oration pronounced at the grave.  The coffin was afterwards taken 
up, signs of life were discovered in the corps.  The inscription "liberty revived" was 
substituted, the bells struck a cheerful peal, and joy reilluminated every countenance; the 
whole was conducted with decency and order.

Submitted by T.C. Parziale 5/30/00
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