er's apprentice to collect an overdue bill from a British officer, the sentry's abuse of the boy, and the subsequent harassment of the sentry by a small band of boys that led to the calling of the guard commanded by Captain Preston."(37) Hewes arrived at this scene early, and was soon on the ground amongst them. In his mind, all of the townspeople and victims were defenseless and innocent. Five men were killed, four of which Hewes knew personally. The Massacre burned horror into Hewes's memory and "had stirred Hewes to political action."(39)
             During the Revolution, Hewes became a citizen, and an assertive man who won respect as a patriot for his country. "His betters sought his support and seemingly deferred to him."(13) Hewes was for once not separated from his betters, but on the same level wi
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