In 1768, this person was accused of transporting contraband goods on the Liberty and a group of  citizens burned the ship in protest.
In 1768, this person was accused of transporting contraband goods on the Liberty and a group of  citizens burned the ship in protest. He took over as president of the Second Continental Congress after  Peyton Randolph resigned, but retired a year later due to health problems. After performing his most  famous action, he commented "The British ministry can read that name without spectacles; let them double  their reward." FTP, name this man, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.
In 1768, this person was accused of transporting contraband goods on the Liberty and a group of  citizens burned the ship in protest.
John Hancock