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[–] FireTower@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

The British anti smuggling operations were largely ineffective before and during the war. Dutch tea wasn't particularly uncommon. Of the rich smugglers of Boston the most notable was John Hancock, who by all accounts was quite philanthropic with his wealth.