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Historical Events in February 1768

Massachusetts Circular Letter

Feb 11 Samuel Adams letter, circulates around American colonies, opposing Townshend Act taxes

  • Feb 15 1st mustard manufactured in America advertised, Philadelphia
  • Feb 20 1st American chartered fire insurance company opens in Pennsylvania

Polish Bar Confederation

Feb 29 Polish nobleman Casimir Pulaski joins the Bar Confederation to defend the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth against Russian influence