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Concord (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
r grandly we might have planned, however nobly we might have wrought, it would not have been overdone, for, to do, more than justice to so altogether worthy a theme—that were an impossibility. It has been aptly said, ‘Prospect Hill stands upon the same plane as Bunker Hill, Lexington Green, Concord Bridge, and Plymouth Rock.’ The British trooped by the foot of this hill on that memorable night when Paul Revere's warning; notes rang all along the way from Charlestown to Lexington and Concord. Less than twenty-four hours afterward, its base was again skirted by the redcoats, as they beat their hasty retreat towards Charlestown, and it was here, ‘From behind each fence and farmyard wall,’ that the hottest shot and swiftest-flying bullets of their whole retreat accelerated their hurrying movements. Address by Governor Bates. Governor Bates spoke as follows:— On behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I extend her greetings to her citizens in Somerville, an
Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
bearing the motto of Connecticut Qui Transtulit Sustinet and of Massachusetts, ‘an Appeal to Heaven.’ from this eminence on January 1, 17 Governor Bates spoke as follows:— On behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I extend her greetings to her citizens in Somerville, s that for the last time saw a foreign foeman tread the soil of Massachusetts. Here for the first time was hoisted the first flag of an Amert flag to fly from the redoubt on Prospect Hill was not that of Massachusetts. Putnam had built the works, and Putnam, though a son of MassaMassachusetts, hoisted on July 18, 1775, the flag not of his native but of his adopted state; the flag of the state which, except Massachusetts, cMassachusetts, contributed most to the Revolution. It was Connecticut's flag with its ‘Qui Transtulit Sustinet’ and the motto of all the revolutionists, ‘Anight a foreign foe, stood together not as Virginians or sons of Massachusetts, but as Americans united against the common enemy. Addr
Connecticut (Connecticut, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
and which for the nine months Withstood the British 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.’ from this eminence on January 1, 1776 the flag of the United colonies bearing thirteen stripes and the crosses of Saint George and Saint Andrew first Waved defiance to A utnam had built the works, and Putnam, though a son of Massachusetts, hoisted on July 18, 1775, the flag not of his native but of his adopted state; the flag of the state which, except Massachusetts, contributed most to the Revolution. It was Connecticut's flag with its ‘Qui Transtulit Sustinet’ and the motto of all the revolutionists, ‘An Appeal to Heaven.’ Nor were all the troops that gathered here even from New England. Riflemen of Virginia and Pennsylvania and Maryland camped upon
Plymouth Rock (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
step upon this hallowed soil and to breathe in the patriotic atmosphere of this occasion. We believe these exercises will be carried out in manner most befitting; but however grandly we might have planned, however nobly we might have wrought, it would not have been overdone, for, to do, more than justice to so altogether worthy a theme—that were an impossibility. It has been aptly said, ‘Prospect Hill stands upon the same plane as Bunker Hill, Lexington Green, Concord Bridge, and Plymouth Rock.’ The British trooped by the foot of this hill on that memorable night when Paul Revere's warning; notes rang all along the way from Charlestown to Lexington and Concord. Less than twenty-four hours afterward, its base was again skirted by the redcoats, as they beat their hasty retreat towards Charlestown, and it was here, ‘From behind each fence and farmyard wall,’ that the hottest shot and swiftest-flying bullets of their whole retreat accelerated their hurrying movements.
Massachusetts Bay (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
onscientiously perform. In concise and dignified English, it will tell the story, that all, young and old, may readily comprehend the reason of its erection, and be impressed with the lesson the monument itself conveys. I fear we here do not the half appreciate the historic value of our surroundings—do not half comprehend or value the riches, historically speaking, of our city, even, to say nothing of the wealth of such material in the region included in the original Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay colonies. We do well to mark all historic spots, and to call attention to these grand features in the landscape of our city. As the most interesting colonial object outside of the Old Mill at Newport, R. I., the Powder House stands a monument to the liberality of one of our honored families. It and the park surrounding it deservedly attract the interest and admiration of all lovers of the historic, both native and the stranger within our gates. Quarry Hill and Prospect Hill are
New England (United States) (search for this): chapter 16
flag with its ‘Qui Transtulit Sustinet’ and the motto of all the revolutionists, ‘An Appeal to Heaven.’ Nor were all the troops that gathered here even from New England. Riflemen of Virginia and Pennsylvania and Maryland camped upon these slopes, and in this first serious contest of our country against a foreign enemy, as in thf the city government, consider its claim for recognition? The Blessing of the Bay was the forerunner of that great shipbuilding interest that made Medford and New England famous—the forerunner, also, of the American navy, for it became the first armed cruiser of America, and although of tiny proportions—only twenty-one tons—it did good service along the shores of New England in protecting the interests of the settlers—the traders and the fishermen—from the attacks of Indians and others on the high seas. Mr. Mayor, when the history of Somerville shall appear, one of the most interesting chapters, I fancy, will refer to ‘Somerville During the
Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
ill was not that of Massachusetts. Putnam had built the works, and Putnam, though a son of Massachusetts, hoisted on July 18, 1775, the flag not of his native but of his adopted state; the flag of the state which, except Massachusetts, contributed most to the Revolution. It was Connecticut's flag with its ‘Qui Transtulit Sustinet’ and the motto of all the revolutionists, ‘An Appeal to Heaven.’ Nor were all the troops that gathered here even from New England. Riflemen of Virginia and Pennsylvania and Maryland camped upon these slopes, and in this first serious contest of our country against a foreign enemy, as in the last, when we crossed the seas to fight a foreign foe, stood together not as Virginians or sons of Massachusetts, but as Americans united against the common enemy. Address by John F. Ayer. John F. Ayer's address was as follows:— The tower is completed, outwardly, at all events. Still there remains to be placed in position the historical tablet. The comm
Dorchester, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
good service along the shores of New England in protecting the interests of the settlers—the traders and the fishermen—from the attacks of Indians and others on the high seas. Mr. Mayor, when the history of Somerville shall appear, one of the most interesting chapters, I fancy, will refer to ‘Somerville During the Siege of Boston.’ The whole of our area was virtually a military camp. The line of earthworks extended across the town from Mystic river to the Cambridge line, thence on to Dorchester; our own citizens, as well as the other undisciplined yeomen from all the back country, lined the trenches and stood behind the guns! In some way the exact line of these entrenchments and these forts should be permanently marked. I would suggest a line of steel flagstaffs at regular intervals from which each day Old Glory should float; from the top of these poles at night parti-colored incandescent lights might appear, and so by a display of flags by day and a line of electric lights
St. George, W. Va. (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
he Strongest work in the besieging lines of Boston and which for the nine months Withstood the British 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.’ from this eminence on January 1, 1776 the flag of the United colonies bearing thirteen stripes and the crosses of Saint George and Saint Andrew first Waved defiance to A foe. ‘the flower of the British army’ prisoners of War who surrendered at Saratoga were quartered on this Hill from November 7, 1777, to October 15, 1778 guarded by American troops under General William Heath. on this historic Hill Answering their country's call in 1862 encamped the soldiers of Somerville whose record of patriotism and Fortitude in the Civil War is worthy of highest Honor and commemoration. these inscriptions were prepa
Medford (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 16
ng height was stored the powder of the Middlesex towns so desired by General Gage, but though his soldiers on September 1, 1774, did secure ‘212 Half Barrels of Powder’ belonging to King George, they were too late to secure the rebel powder, for Medford, the last of all the towns to act, had carried hers away just forty-eight hours before. From this historic height, now shorn, alas, at the command of commerce, of its yet loftier peak, the country folk of the Mystic valley saw this first host the Bay was launched by erecting a fitting monument there? Why not, Mr. Mayor and gentlemen of the city government, consider its claim for recognition? The Blessing of the Bay was the forerunner of that great shipbuilding interest that made Medford and New England famous—the forerunner, also, of the American navy, for it became the first armed cruiser of America, and although of tiny proportions—only twenty-one tons—it did good service along the shores of New England in protecting the i
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