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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 17., Medford artillery. (search)
nwhile the people were becoming tired of noise, and when (after the disbandment) some one petitioned for a salute on July 4, the selectmen voted to do so if some responsible person furnish the powder. Just before this they had voted to allow Mr. Allen to use the wheels of the Magoun Battery. Heman Allen was the chief of the highway men, and so it is reasonable to conclude that the wheels of the guncar-riages and ammunition wagon, and the harnesses, were worn out in the more useful service oHeman Allen was the chief of the highway men, and so it is reasonable to conclude that the wheels of the guncar-riages and ammunition wagon, and the harnesses, were worn out in the more useful service of that department. As to the ultimate fate of the somewhat famous saddle we are unable to say. Who furnished uniforms, sabres and other military toggery that was used in the public parades we cannot say; probably the company provided itself with such, but the town horses drew the guns on some occasions, on others the town hired horses for the purpose. It is really true (as has been said) that the men wore coats cut in style of evening dress; by some at times they were called the Swallow-