According to Richard Palmes, he asked the Captain if he intended to fire to which he replied "by no means" (Wheeler and Becker, 86). Another witness, William Wyatt, who was also very close to the disturbance, alleged that the mob was yelling fire and Captain Preston did reprimand his men for firing without his orders (Wheeler and Becker, 83). James Woodall confirmed that a stick causing the soldier to instantaneously fire struck a soldier. He ascertained that the Captain did not give the order to fire (Wheeler and Becker, 88). Consistent with all the testimonies, Edward Hill observed the Captain ordering one of his soldiers to put away his gun stating that he "have done mischief enough" (Wheeler and Becker,
According to Richard Palmes, he asked the Captain if he intended to fire to which he replied "by no means" (Wheeler and Becker, 86). Another witness, William Wyatt, who was also very close to the disturbance, alleged that the mob was yelling fire and Captain Preston did reprimand his men for firing without his orders (Wheeler and Becker, 83). James Woodall confirmed that a stick causing the soldier to instantaneously fire struck a soldier. He ascertained that the Captain did not give the order to fire (Wheeler and Becker, 88). Consistent with all the testimonies, Edward Hill observed the Captain ordering one of his soldiers to put away his gun stating that he "have done mischief enough" (Wheeler and Becker,