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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 22., When a boy in Medford (search)
n to the corner-stone laying at Bunker Hill, which was to him a most notable occasion. While at the academy he paid for his tuition by work in and about the place. During his stay in Medford, his grandsire Warren had as tenants in his house a Mr. Reed and family. He mentions enjoying much the society of this family and their three pretty, intelligent daughters. One of these, Rebecca Theresa Reed is remembered by a story given to the press, prior to the disgraceful riot resulting in the deRebecca Theresa Reed is remembered by a story given to the press, prior to the disgraceful riot resulting in the destruction of the Ursuline convent at Charlestown. He probably little dreamed that his future wife would be the last survivor of that conventual school. When fourteen years of age he left Mr. Angier's school to learn the printer's trade. He had read the life of Benjamin Franklin, which inclined him to that mechanical art. The proprietor of the New England Farmer was a relative, and in his family he found kind friends and a happy home. But while attaining some proficiency in the art preserv