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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 13., Stage-coach days in Medford. (search)
nced stage driving in opposition to Mr. Wyman —he used both coach and omnibus. His son Samuel drove the team at times on occasion when short of help. Amos Hemphill drove for Blanchard for some time—for one or two years. Mr. Blanchard was the first captain of the Brooks Phalanx at its formation in 1841. He resigned its command when he was raised to the office of lieutenant-colonel in the militia. He is said to have made a fine appearance as a military man, and was widely known in Middlesex and Suffolk counties. He owned a green baize-covered sleigh, with the name Governor Brooks painted on it, and perhaps this is the vehicle called in the ledger the stage-sleigh. It is said to have belonged to Governor Brooks. A good story is told of him which shows his attention to business and his determination not to lose a passenger. A lady belonging to a well-known and prominent family here wishing to return to Medford, decided to come by the Woburn stage, as it passed her hom