Episode 2 of 2
Confrontation with George Hewes
- When
- January 25, 1774
- Where
- Boston, Massachusetts
Malcolm threatened a boy and struck George Hewes with his cane, knocking him unconscious.
On January 25, 1774, Malcolm threatened to strike a boy with his cane. When Hewes intervened, Malcolm struck him hard on the forehead, rendering him unconscious. This act of violence against a known Patriot figure escalated tensions in Boston.
Sources
- John Malcolm (Loyalist) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-17
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