Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Connecticut” in chapter 16, page 74 of Historic leaves, volume 2, April, 1903 - January, 1904:
...ritish Bombardment June 17, 1775, to March 17, 1776.
here on July 18, 1775 was raised Amid great Rejoicing the flag presented to General Israel Putnam and his heroic soldiers bearing the motto of Connecticut Qui Transtulit Sustinet and of Massachusetts, ‘an Appeal to Heaven.’
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