Boston, December 1, 1773 : At a meeting of the people of Boston, and the neighbouring towns, at Faneuil-Hall, in said Boston, on Monday the 29th of November 1773 ... and continued by adjournment to the next day; for the purpose of consulting, advising and determining upon the most proper and effectual method to prevent the unloading, receiving or vending the detestable tea sent out by the East-India Company ...