Statistics for occurrence #1 of “1st Lieut. Perry Colman” in chapter 7, section c.7.34, page 81 of Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 5.:
... paroled prisoner, as a home guard.
The Lawrence Light Guard stipulated that the members should elect their own officers.
The selectmen granted their request and they chose Capt. John Hutchins, 1st Lieut. Perry Colman , 2d Lieut. I. F. R. Hosea, all veterans of the first campaign.
The day fixed for
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