Again Governor Wentworth wrote to Lord Dartmouth, under
date 28 December, 1774. He says:

It is with the greatest concern I perceive the unlimited
influence that the popular leaders in Boston obtain in this
Province, especially, since the outrage of the 14th instant.
Insomuch, that I think the people here are disposed to attempt
any measure required by those few men : and in consequence
thereof, are arming and exercising men as if for immediate war.