A Monumental inscription on the fifth of March. Together with a few lines on the enlargement of Ebenezer Richardson, convicted of murder.

Abstract

The inscription "Americans! Bear in remembrance the horrid massacre!" is printed in the left hand column and headed by a relief cut (Reilly 1009) of the Boston Massacre, identified as one used by Isaiah Thomas in 1771. A typographically similar copy of the inscription was also printed in the March 5, 1772 issue of Thomas' Massachusetts spy. Dated from text of inscription: This day, March fifth! 1772 ... Below title in the right hand column are thirty-two lines of verse reflecting public sentiment towards Ebenezer Richardson, who was convicted and later pardoned for the murder of Christopher Seider during one of the smaller riots which led to the Boston Massacre; first line: Awake my drowsy thoughts! Awake my muse! Text in two columns; printed area, including mourning border, measures 44.0 x 24.7 cm.