In the Fall of 1774 & Winter of 1775, I was one of upwards of thirty, chiefly mechanics, who formed ourselves into a committee for the purpose of watching the movements of the British soldiers, and gaining every intelligence of the movements of the Tories.

The British are coming.

The British are coming. One if by land, two if by sea.

In Medford, I awaked the Captain of the Minute Men; & after that, I alarmed almost every house, till I got to Lexington.

Out started six officers, seized my bridle, put their pistols to my breast, ordered me to dismount, which I did. One of them, who appeared to have the command there, and much of a gentleman, asked me where I came from; I told him. He asked what time I left . I told him, he seemed surprised, said ''Sir, may I crave your name?'' I answered ''My name is Revere.

We've been creeping up and doing better and better each year, but when we get MCAS back I will not be surprised if we've stalled somewhat and we're not meeting our targets, ... You get what you pay for and when all is said and done and all these years of level funding will show that we're not meeting AYP (state standards).