America, as "a venerable lady" sits on the topmost of three steps, surrounded by flames. Above her head from among clouds two figures blow at the fire with bellows: Bute (l.), in Highland dress, plies bellows inscribed "Quebec Bill"; and in the centre Mansfield, in wig and gown, plies bellows inscribed "Masachusets Bay". On his left. sits the Devil (r.), an imp with horns, claws, and bat's wings. Beside America (r.) stands Lord North in profile looking at her through a lorgnette; in his left hand he holds the "Boston Port Bill". Below four patriots are attempting to put out the flames, one with a bucket of water, two with syringes. Down the steps in front rolls a tea-pot spilling its contents.  1 January 1775
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1775<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1775-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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