An early criticism of Medford history.
Referring to the visit of
Lafayette to
Medford, August 28, 1824, and his entertainment and dinner at
Governor Brooks', the author wrote, ‘of all the persons at that table, the writer of this alone survives.’
Attached to
Mr. Swan's copy is the following in his handwriting:
‘This is a remarkable error of the author, and shows a want of polite attention, to forget that
Mrs. Col. Brooks, the
Governor's daughter — in law who presided at the collation, is still living in
Dedham.
Mrs. Brooks says the
[p. 52] following gentlemen who were present are also now living:
General Sumner,
Major Swett,
Rev. Andrew Bigelow, who asked the blessing, [all] of
Boston,
Rev. Geo. Burnap of
Baltimore,
Dr. Swan [and]
Mr. Dudley Hall of
Medford.
George Stuart,
Canada, the
Governor's grandson is also thought to have been present.’
(Letter from
Mrs. P. Swan, Jan. 5, 1856.)