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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 28: (search)
eighty rods further north, then across the Concord river by the North bridge, till just beyond it, ll party was sent to the South bridge over Concord river; and of six companies under Captain Laurieolder's son. Near the base of the hill, Concord river flows languidly in a winding channel, and smoke, seemed to have been set on fire. In Concord itself, Pitcairn had fretted and fumed with omechanics who then stood on the hillock by Concord river, were called on to act, and their action wnew era on mankind. The humble trainbands at Concord acted, and God was with them. I never heard head, and by his side Major John Buttrick, of Concord, with John Robinson, of Westford, lieutenant bridge. This is the world renowned battle of Concord; more eventful than Agincourt or Blenheim. during the rest of the day. In the town of Concord, Smith, for half an hour, showed by marches aid Warren. This month, so William Emerson of Concord, who had been chaplain to the provincial cong
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 39: (search)
clivities of the surrounding country were crowded with spectators, to watch the battle which was to take place, in full sight on a con-17. spicuous eminence, and which, as the English thought, was to assure the integrity of the British empire, as the Americans believed, was to influence the freedom and happiness of mankind. As soon as Prescott perceived that the enemy were in motion, he commanded Robinson, his lieutenant colonel, the same who conducted himself so bravely in the fight at Concord, and Henry Woods, his major, famed in the villages of Middlesex for ability and patriotism, with separate detachments to flank the enemy; and they executed his orders with prudence and daring. He then went through the works to encourage and animate his inexperienced soldiers. The redcoats will never reach the redoubt, such were his words, as he himself used to narrate them, if you will but withhold your fire till I give the order, and be careful not to shoot over their heads. After this
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 8, The American revolution. (search)
bind us in all cases whatsoever. July What is to defend us against so unlimited a power? Not a single man of those who assume it, is chosen by us; and an American revenue would lighten their own burdens in proportion as they increase ours. Lord North's proposition for conciliation they condemned as insidiously designed to divide the colonies, and leave them nothing but the indulgence of raising the prescribed tribute in their own mode. After enumerating the hostile acts at Lexington and Concord, Boston, Charlestown, and other places, the seizure of ships, the intercepting of provisions, the attempts to embody Canadians, Indians, and insurgent slaves, they closed their statement in words of their new member, Jefferson: These colonies now feel the complicated calamities of fire, sword, and famine. We are reduced to the alternative of choosing an unconditional submission to irritated ministers, or resistance by force. The latter is our choice. We have counted the cost of this cont
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 8, Chapter 42: (search)
rts, and was estimated by the American council of war as likely to amount altogether to eleven thousand five hundred; yet such were the losses on the retreat from Concord, at Bunker Hill, in skirmishes, from sickness, and by desertion, that even after the arrival of all the transports, the commanding officer had never more than sixrrival of their last transports, did they venture an attack or even a sally. I despair seeing a battle fought this time coming down, wrote Emerson to his wife at Concord. In conformity to the direction of the continental congress, the people of Massachusetts, holding town meetings according to their usage and their charter, chat town were considered as bearing with them its living spirit, and the exiles, many of whom had not seen each other since they left their homes, came together at Concord. On the nineteenth the provincial congress dissolved itself forever, and the new house of representatives began the restoration of government by electing James W
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 1., chapter 15 (search)
hat the plan was feasible. Should the undertaking succeed between Concord and Boston, the gradual increase in population and traffic would ie programme; even should communication never be established beyond Concord, the commercial advantages of opening to the market the undevelopecalculated by the latter, the ascent from Medford bridge to the Concord river at Billerica was found to be 68 1/2 ft.; the actual difference various locks and short canals, had been poled up stream as far as Concord. Firewood and lumber always formed a very considerable item in boats carried 20 tons of coal; 15 tons were sufficient freight for Concord. When the water in the Merrimac was low, not more than 6 or 7 toneadows. The defendants secured the services of Samuel Hoar, Esq., Concord, assisted by the Hon. Daniel Webster, who accepted a retaining feeontinued. Flowing along the open channel of the canal from the Concord river to Horn-pond locks in Woburn, from thence it was to be conducte
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 3., Medford in the War of the Revolution. (search)
f the Committee of Supplies. Flour, rice, pease, pickaxes, saws, cartridge-paper, and other necessaries were shipped to Concord and Worcester. In November seven cannon were bought, and Mr. Gill and Mr. Benjamin Hall were desired to get them out ediately brought to this town (Cambridge) under direction of Captain Foster. In the following March (1775) Hall sent to Concord 60 bbls. of pork, 50 axes and helves, 50 wheelbarrows, and materials for constructing barracks. The first mention of t from Boston through the day brought vague rumors of another excursion planned by the British. Where were they going? Concord? Which way would they take? were the questions asked in the taverns and streets. Evening brought no definite news. Whand good-by as with gun on his shoulder he rode off toward Lexington. Outstripping those on foot, he pressed forward to Concord, and was in the fight at the bridge. Here he saved the life of Lieut. Edward Thornton Gould, of His Majesty's Eighteent
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 3., The roads of old Medford. (search)
e the Medford Historical Society, Jan. 17, 1898.) THERE can be no doubt but that the early paths or roads of Old Medford were located substantially where our great highways now are, and it is probable that in many cases they followed the old Indian trails along the banks of the river and out into the country. The territory about Mistick river was the favorite dwelling-place of the Pawtucket tribe of Indians, whose hunting-grounds extended as far east as Piscataqua, and as far north as Concord, on the Merrimac river. The nearest, and in fact the principal, land route between Salem and the other settlements on the eastern coast of New England, and Charlestown, Boston, and the other settlements on the south shore of Massachusetts bay, was through Medford by the way of what are now known as Salem, South, and Main streets, crossing the river at the ford, or, after the building of Mistick bridge, over that bridge. It is hardly possible that the ford could have been much used aft
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 3., Births, Deaths and Marriages from early records. (search)
Ruth Child of Watertown Maried May: 17-1720 by Thos. Tufts Esqr Jonathan Barrett and Mehittbll lynde both of Malden Maried July 19-1720 by Thoms. Tufts Esqr. John King and Rachall Barron both of Watetown wer Married feptembr. ye . 28—1720—by Thomr. tufts Esq Jack negro & peg maried october 4th. 1720 William osborn and Sarah perry both of Cambridge wer maryed octobr ye 7th.—1720 by thoms. tufts Esqr Samuell Evens and hanah franklins both of Malden Married Decembr. 2—1720—by Thoms. Tufts Esqr Obadiah Jenkins and mary Grover both of Malden wer maryed Janry 5th.—1720/1 by thoms tufts Esqr Ebenefer Desper and Sary Right both of Malden wer Marryd Decmbr 24—1720—By thoms. Tufts Esqr John Sargant of Charlstown and Sary Dextor of Malden Were maryed May ye. 25—1721—By Thomas tufts Esqr. Jacob Gaskin of Boftown and Hanah Clark of Concord were maryed Maryed June ye 27—1721 Jabez H. Wait and Judith Hill both of malden Maryed Janry ye 4th 1722
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 3., The Royall House loan exhibition. (search)
was a chair which was blown out of a house in West Medford during the tornado of 1815. A chair which belonged to Governor Brooks was exhibited, which was bought for a trifle from a woman who was using it for a wash-bench. The good governor's effects went under the hammer, hence the ignoble fate of this piece of mahogany. Four chairs had belonged to Rev. Edward Brooks, an ancestor of Phillips Brooks. On April 19, 1775, the Patriot Preacher shouldered his musket and went, a volunteer, to Concord fight, and later was chaplain of the frigate Hancock. His warrant, signed by John Hancock, hung in a conspicuous place. Chairs which belonged to the father of Oliver Wendell Holmes, to the father of Benjamin Franklin, and to Thomas Jefferson, attracted attention. A chair which came to this country in the Anne, in 1623, was exhibited by a direct descendant of the original owner. Thus were presented good examples of typical colonial furniture. Other household belongings were family trea
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 2., A business man of long ago. (search)
. Molasses. 2090 gal. N. E. rum. 14 cords wood. The valuation of his stock in trade was £ 5,389 1s. 10d. In 1752 Benjamin Hall married Hepzibah Jones, of Concord, Mass. While serving on jury in that town he stopped at Major Jones's house. According to the custom of the time, the daughters of the house served the guests. Mr. Hall became very much pleased with Miss Hepzibah, and was more interested in paying than in attending court. At the end of his stay in Concord he asked the major for his daughter's hand. I do not know you, young man, was the answer, but I will inquire about you, and if you hear nothing from me in two weeks, you may come back. ight to do so, and ninety men met on the appointed day. As no one appeared to administer oaths, they formed themselves into a Provincial Congress and adjourned to Concord. At the adjourned meeting, the Medford member was chosen one of the Committee of Supplies. His business capacity and his large acquaintance with traders in an
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