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s and against Confederate cruisers. One of these was the Swallow, owned by Thatcher Magoun of Medford, which had two brass cannon (six pounders), mounted on low wooden carriages after the usual manner of ships' guns. Mr. Magoun, in a letter to the selectmen, signified his desire to present the same to the town, for the purpose of salutes, if they should deem the gift acceptable. Receiving a favorable reply, a letter of presentation followed and was received by them, as of record of June 27, 1874. The board voted to receive the cannon and make an acknowledgment with thanks, and further voted to place the cannon in charge of the committee on almshouse (italics our own). Two days later the committee reported the guns received and stored at the almshouse. Though Medford had the guns and the money too, they continued to be lodged at the almshouse, and the town paid Battery C $100 for a salute on the Fourth of July, $8.90 for cleaning guns, and $15 to Uncle David Simpson for meals