Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 2 Book VII Chapter VII

In which the bustling community of New Amsterdam erupts into a patriotic frenzy upon the news of impending war, each individual eagerly assuming their role in the chaotic defence of their city, from arming themselves to holding uproarious public meetings. Amidst the clamour and confusion, fiery declarations and symbolic acts of defiance, such as the burning of English goods and the erection of a peculiar monument, reveal the spirited yet disorderly zeal of the colonists.