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Antigua (Antigua and Barbuda) (search for this): chapter 5
, That he heard Captain Jenks say, that, a day or two before said battle, Colonel Royal sent for him, and desired him to go to Salem, and procure him a passage to Antigua in a vessel bound there; and that he (said Jenks) would have gone, but the battle prevented him. To this testimony may be added that of Colonel Royal himself.gnized him as the primal cause of the establishment of a permanent school for that second of sciences, jurisprudence. Colonel Isaac Royal was born, in the Island of Antigua, in 1719. The English had established themselves there as early as 1636. The father of our townsman, who gave his own Christian name to his son, possessed hows the outer wall of the former building. Some diversities in the height of rooms indicate the same fact. Its exterior form is a copy of a nobleman's house in Antigua; and its present owner, Mrs. Tidd, has carefully preserved the form given to it by Colonel Royal. It was at first within the limits of Charlestown; and Colonel R
Menotomy (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
ow faintly, at this day, can we conceive of the electric enthusiasm of the 19th of April! It seemed As if the very earth again Grew quick with God's creating breath; And, from the sods of grove and glen, Rose ranks of lion-hearted men To battle to the death. The number belonging to Medford who were killed on that day is not known. A worthy old man told us that lie knew of four who fell: William Polly and Henry Putnam, at Concord; and a man named Smith, and another named Francis, in West Cambridge. The two last mentioned were killed by the flank guard of the British, on the retreat to Boston. William Polly was brought to Medford alive, but died of his wounds April 25. The Medford men followed the retreating British from Lexington woods to Charlestown ferry, and shot their last ball during the embarkation. Medford men were with Washington at Monmouth, at Brandywine, at the crossing of the Delaware, and in other places, and fought bravely for the liberties and independence
Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
p for discussion, and that the decision of Massachusetts might be final. The gentleman they first The draft of the new Constitution for Massachusetts was at last prepared; and, May 28, 1780, Ms King, and Caleb Strong as Delegates from Massachusetts. At this juncture, the late requisitionrce of eleven hundred men. The Governor of Massachusetts ordered out four thousand four hundred trotution of the United States was adopted by Massachusetts, Feb. 6, 1788, in its Legislature, by a voas candidate for the office of Governor of Massachusetts, gratified the people of Medford; and, if d to make the number of Representatives in Massachusetts more than two hundred. A convention was Justices of the Peace in Medford. (from Massachusetts Records.) Thomas BrooksMar. 27, 178sts who were banished by the government of Massachusetts, more than sixty were graduates of Harvardsed great wealth, and, turning his eyes to Massachusetts, purchased of Elizabeth, widow of John Ush[7 more...]
Flamborough Head (United Kingdom) (search for this): chapter 5
May 28, 1778: Voted to raise the sum of £ 1,400 towards defraying the charges of the town the ensuing year. Nov. 30: Voted to raise £ 1,600, in addition to the £ 1,400 voted last May. 1779: William Earl, of Medford, was powder-monkey on board the ship-of-war Bon Homme Richard, Sept. 23, 1779, then commanded by Capt. Paul Jones. On that day, the captain encountered the British ship-of-war Serapis, greatly his superior in force; and, after a most desperate and bloody engagement off Flamborough Head, he captured her. Young Earl lost his leg in that battle, and afterwards received a pension. He pursued, in Medford, the trade of a tailor. He was a good citizen, and a good singer. 1779: Voted to raise £ 3,000 for current expenses, and to borrow $12,000 for three months. Oct. 18, 1779: Voted to raise $7,380 to pay the soldiers. June 29, 1781: Voted to raise £ 400 towards purchasing the beef, and £ 270 for purchasing the clothing. July 30, 1781: Voted to raise £ 200 in sp
London, Madison County, Ohio (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
ok this; and they dared to more than think of relief. The great revolution of 1688, in the mother country, ending in the abdication of James, and the accession of William and Mary, afforded an encouraging example on this side the water. That example was promptly followed; and on the morning of the 18th of April, 1689, the people rose in righteous revolt, seized their oppressor, secured him in prison, and destroyed his government. This was decisive New Englandism. He was soon sent back to London to be tried. Of this odious ruler, one of the Medford people said, If Andross comes to Medford, we will treat him, not with shad or alewives, but a sword-fish. The loyalty of our fathers was seen in their holding days of public fasting and prayer when sorrow or defeat visited the mother country, and of holding days of thanksgiving when prosperity and triumph blessed the king. As an example, we would mention a day of rejoicing set apart in Medford, October 14, 1743, on account of victory
Kensington (United Kingdom) (search for this): chapter 5
l leave North America with great reluctance; but my health and business require it; and I hope, through the goodness of God, if my life is spared, to be able to return again soon. In August, 1777, Dr. Tufts had a letter from him, dated Kensington, England. Colonel Cary, who had married a lady from New York, occupied Colonel Royal's house in 1778. The house and farm were rented for £ 200. At a later period, when three gentlemen bought the entire estate on speculation, expecting to realize lo to Salem, and procure him a passage to Antigua in a vessel bound there; and that he (said Jenks) would have gone, but the battle prevented him. To this testimony may be added that of Colonel Royal himself. In a letter to Dr. Tufts, dated Kensington, April 12, 1779, he says:-- I doubt not you, and Mr. Hall, and the rest of my friends, will do all in your power to procure me liberty from the General Court to return home as soon as my health will admit of. He vindicated his character
Salem (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
two firearms, which Mr. Poor, some days after, carried to Watertown. Captain Isaac Hall declared, That, the winter before said battle, he went to settle accounts with said Royal, at his house; and that said Royal showed him his arms and accoutrements (which were in very good order), and told him that he determined to stand for his country, &c. Mr. Billings said, That he heard Captain Jenks say, that, a day or two before said battle, Colonel Royal sent for him, and desired him to go to Salem, and procure him a passage to Antigua in a vessel bound there; and that he (said Jenks) would have gone, but the battle prevented him. To this testimony may be added that of Colonel Royal himself. In a letter to Dr. Tufts, dated Kensington, April 12, 1779, he says:-- I doubt not you, and Mr. Hall, and the rest of my friends, will do all in your power to procure me liberty from the General Court to return home as soon as my health will admit of. He vindicated his character against
Accomack (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
Medford takes a rich share in the political honors of the country. At an early date, it expressed its determination to preserve inviolate the rights and privileges secured to the colony by the charter of 1629. When the four colonies of Plymouth, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Haven united, May 19, 1643, under the name of The United Colonies of New England, their politics and patriotism seem to expand together. This fraternal bond was especially strengthened in our ancestors' hearts, when, by the charter of Oct. 7, 1691, Plymouth was annexed to Massachusetts. May 10, 1643: The General Court say that the whole plantation, within this jurisdiction, is divided into four shires; to wit, Essex, Norfolk, Middlesex, and Suffolk. Each had eight towns, except Norfolk, which had six. June 4, 1689: Ensign Peter Tufts was chosen by the town as Representative, according to the Honorable Council's signification. May 21, 1690: Peter Tufts was chosen Deputy to attend the first sessio
Massachusetts Bay (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
s of Medford express their opinion. The record runs thus:-- The Constitution and form of government being read, it was put to vote; and there appeared to be thirteen in favor of it, and twenty-three against it. The Constitution for Massachusetts Bay was rejected. The question, whether the State desired a Constitution, was put; and our records, May 17, 1779, have the following:-- Put to vote,--Whether the town choose at this time to have a new Constitution or form of government mained the enemies thereof. The second was passed April 30, 1779, and was entitled An act to confiscate the estates of certain notorious conspirators against the government and liberties of the inhabitants of the late Province, now State, of Massachusetts Bay. The third was passed Sept. 30, 1779, and is entitled An act for confiscating the estates of certain persons commonly called absentees. It is worthy of note, that Colonel Royal's name does not appear in either of the three lists of pros
England (United Kingdom) (search for this): chapter 5
mpt of all true lovers of liberty, both in Great Britain and America. --Therefore we seriously enjoants generally refusing to import tea from Great Britain while subjected to the payment of the dutye themselves independent of the Kingdom of Great Britain, they, the said inhabitants, will solemnlye central government. When the war with Great Britain was declared, June 18, 1812, the town of Mback into the country, and afterwards went to England. That, after said battle, said Royal sent hi him that it would not do for us to resist Great Britain, for they were too strong for us, and woul said Royal was for surrendering up all to Great Britain, rather than make resistance. Mr. Samuee loved the Colonies less, but that he feared England more. He wanted that unbending, hickory tougSir William Pepperell, died on her passage to England, in 1775. Her husband died in London, in 181y Henry Hutton and Elizabeth Royal Hutton, of England, to Mr. Robert Fletcher, of London, dated Lon[6 more...]
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