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Institutions, - Carney Hospital, es- tablished, 185; its history and noble work, 413; new out patient department building dedicated, 480; Episcopal Church Home, es- tablished, 185: history, 420; House
of Correction, 131, 152, 163; history and succession of masters, 421; abandoned and prisoners trans- ferred to Deer Island, 480; - Honse of Industry, 131, 152, 163; - House for Juvenile offenders, 163 ; - House of Reformation, 131, 152, 163; - Libraries, 196, sketch, 425; Lunatic Asylum, 131, 152; - Mat- tapan Deposit and Trust Co., 428; change in presidents, 480; - Mt. Washington Co-operative Bank, history and officers, 430; - Municipal Court, established, 196; district courts established by act of Legislature, 424; history and location, 424: - Perkins Institu- tion for the Blind, 22, 56, 149; gets possession of Mt. Washington Hotel, 150; 176; history and loca- tion, 416 ;- Post Office, history and succession of superinten- dents, 426: sub stations, 428 - South Boston Savings Bank, 152; history and location and officers, 429.
Ireland, 161, 162.
Irvine, Capt., 84.
Irving, Washington, 78.
Isle of Wight, 8.
JACKSON, EBEN, 166, his house, 173; Henry, 45; Rev. 163, 164. Jamaica Pond, 140.
James, Benj., carpenter, 170; promi- nent in city government, 182; 230; Chas. L., 223; Edward B., 223; Elisha F. 223; Geo. B., 223; 230. Janes, H. B. & Co., tailors, 172.
Jay, John, one of committee to pre- pare vote of thanks to Gen. Washington, 90.
Jeffreys, Thos., 14
Jenkins, Joshua, 181: Solon, house, 166; 230; Theophilus, leading Democrat, 182; W. C., furniture store, 171. Jenney Mufg. Co., history, location and growth, 457-458.
Jenney, Bernard, 224, 458; Francis H. 224; Stephen, his house, 173; Walter, 458.
Jennison, Ensign Win , joins Indian expedition, 44.
Jerseys, The, 66.
Johnson, Capt , in King Phillip's war, 44; Sir Isaac, 6, 8; Mr. 14; R. J. Rev., 371.
Johnson's Landing, abandoned, 204. Johnston, Wm., 123, 139.
Jones, Atherton, committee for new meetinghouse, 34; Ebenezer, 41; sketch, 51; 56, 99; Edward, super- intendent first gas company, 180; Ichabod, 57, 99; Isaac, 39, 41; sketch, 51; 56; John, 45; Mr. 39; Richard, 14, 20; Thos., 14, 20; signed church covenant, 34.
Jones Estate, 53.
Jones family, 50, 51, 57.
Jones Hill, 51.
Jones house, 53.
Jordan, Win. L , dry goods, 171 Josias, 13.
KEATING, JAS., of Pulaski Guards, 165; Jolin H., brave soldier, 230. Keene, Elden P., died in Spanish War, 216.
Kelly, Jos. J., Adjt., 211, 215; chosen major, 215; Timothy J., sunk the Merrimac, 216; Thos. J., in the Battle of Manila, 216. Kelton, Thos., 45.
Kemble, Stephen, Col. 73.
Kennedy, Wm. B., at head Total Ab- stinence Society, 181.
Kenneys, 165,
Kent, H. A., carpenter, 170; Mr., 168. Kiley, M. J., Capt., 224.
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Kimball, Otis F., Capt., station 12,
439; Warren, provision store, 171. Kimberley, Thos., 14
King George 111, 1.
King James I, 3.
King Phillip, death of, 45.
King Phillip's war, 44.
King St., British troops march up, 61 Kinnersley, Thos., 20.
Kinsley, John, 20; signed church covenant, 34.
Kirkpatrick, John, Rev., rector Fourth Presbyterian Church, 393. Knapp, Henry C., died in Spanish War, 216.
Knight, John, Mr., 20.
Knox, Henry, Col., returns to Cam- bridge with ammunition, 68 ; 69, 74, 76.
LABORER'S UNION, 173.
Lafayette Bank, 150, 174.
Laforme, Fredk. P., 224; Vincent, 230. Lake, Thos., one of first settlers, 23; early land owner at Dorchester Neck, 39.
Lally, Patk., machine shop, 175.
Lamale, Francis, honse, 139.
Lambert, Thos., 14; 20.
Lamb's Damn, 69, 77, 79, 80, 82, 85.
Lancaster, 44.
Lancaster, British vessel, 61.
Lane, Mary, 50; Michael, Rev., first pastor St. Vincent's Church, 373; Wm., 20.
Lavery, Frank, 141; John, 141; John H., 141 ; Win., 141.
Lawley, (Geo.) & Son, Corp., yacht builders, 463
Lawrence, Amos, school named after him, 338.
Lawrence Association, 338.
Lawrence School, 22, 23, 86, 137; dedi- cated, 186; tablet placed on school, 319; institution and occu- pation of first building, 337; de- scription, 338, Master Leonard and teachers, 340.
Lawrence and Mather School Asso- ciation, history and succession of presidents, 412. Lead Factory, 175. Learned, Col., 84.
Learned's Regt., 80.
Leavitt, Johui, 14; Thos., hotel pro- prietor, 170.
Lechmere's Point, works strength- ened, 69; 76, 77, 82, 85.
Lee, Henry, ship, 144.
Leeds, John, 45; Thomas, house, 96; 107.
Leek Hill, location, 23; 53, 86.
Legislature, 20, 95, 104; passed bill for annexation of S. B., 104; 108, 109; joint committee reports favor- ably on bridge compromise, 110; annexing Neck to Boston, 110; incorporating proprietors Boston Frec Bridge, 110; incorporating Front St. corporation, 110; Bos- ton Free Bridge authorized, 113; 114; grant petition for Boston North Free Bridge, 116; repcals provision of payment for vessels passing South Bridge, 119; autho- rizes sale of South Bridge, 119.
Leonard, Amos M., master Lawrence School, 341; Michael F., died in Spanish war, 216; & Co., soap manufacturers, 175.
Leslie, Lieut., 69, 73.
Lesstock, Admiral, 59.
Lewis, Asa, 131.
Library branches, Andrew Square (Station Y), opened, 196; history and location, 425 .... S. B. branchi. opened, 196; history and location, 425,
Lincoln, Gen., 93; smppresses Shay's Rebellion, 95; Fredk. W., Mayor,
school named after him, 342; Jairns, teacher in Mawes School, 219; & Burrill, boot and shoe dealer, 171.
Lincoln Guards, Civil War, 192.
Lincoln Park, location and origina- tion, 299.
Lincoln School, 137; established, 158; 174; dedicated, 186; erected, the first at City Pt. section, 223; date of establishment, school divided, description, succession of mas- ters, 342; Master White and teach- ers, 344; change in master, 479.
Lion, ship, 17.
Lippitt, G. W., Rev., 172.
Lithuanian Church, on 7th St., and church destroyed by hire, 196; history, description of new church and rector, 377-378-379.
"Little Neck," mouth of, location, 18; 22; creeks at, 23.
Locke, Wm. S., 136; recalls old times, 208; graduate of Hawes School, 224.
Logan, Edward L., 211, 215; L. I., Col., 211 ; takes command of regi- ment in Cuba, 212; 215.
Lombard, Thos., applies for freeman- ship, 18.
London, 9.
Long Island, 44.
Long, Jos., 45.
Long Wharf, British regiments land in 1768, 61.
Lord, John, 45; S. S., Ir., blacksmith, 172.
Loring, Israel, 107.
Loring's, Harrison, Works, 235, 237.
Lovell, Wm., Capt., 14.
Lovis. F. A., lawyer, 172
Lowell, John, Esq., 95.
Loyalists, 89.
Lucas, Winslow B., Sergt., 223.
Ludlow, Roger, 9, 11, 14; applies for freemanship, 18; sketeli, 48.
Lunatic Asylum, 131, 152. Lumenberg, 130.
Lyceum Hall, location, 152; 171, 174; Pulaski Guards start for war, 188. Lyme, 41, 92.
Lyndon, P. F., Rev., SS. Peter and Paul's Church, first in Gate of Heaven Church, 370.
Lyon, Eliab, 45; Henry, 45.
Lyons, Jos. A., President City Point Catholic Assoc., 406.
MAHONEY, T. J., Rev., 230. Maine, 2, 49.
Makepeace, Thos., 14, 20. Malden, 13.
Manley, Commodore, 84.
96; N. P , 128; grocery store, 167, 224.
Mann estate, 72.
Mann honse, 63.
Mannings, Widow, 39.
Mapley, Matthew, 45.
Marine park, 23, 161 ; origination, 204; largest in the district, 291; history and progress of the work,293; boat service, 294; many improvements in the park, 296; total area, 296; Artificial Island, 266, 267; Castle Island, 293; Farragut Statue, 294; history, ete., 317; Head house, progress of construction, 294; Pier, 266; Public Landing, 266, 296.
Market places, 120, 130. Marlboro, 44.
Marmaid, British vessel, 61.
Marshall, Moses, 96, 107; Mr., house, 63; Thos., 15 ..
Marshes, 23. Marshfield, Thos., 15.'
Marsh's Wharf, 164.
Martin, Mr., 20; W. D., gents' fur- nishings, 172.
Martin, British vessel, 61.
"Mary & John," first ship, 7; set sail, 10; 11, 12; list of passengers, 14; 47, 48, 49, 50.
Mason, Chas., Rev., D.D, founder of Episcopal Church Home, 420; David, 79; John, 9, 15, 48; sketch, 49; Jonathan, 100; Lowell, 161; music teacher Hawes School, 222. Mason & Gorges, 4.
Masonic Hall, 181.
Massachusetts, 1, 3; Company, 4; derivation of name, 5; 6, 10, 20, 44, 46; furnishes many troops for English and French war, 59; req- nisition for troops, 68; 74; effort to raise money after the Revolu- tion, 95 ; 100, 115, 132, 133 ;. . .. Bay, 4, 8; ... . charter granted, 8; 18; ... Central R. R., 44.
Massachusetts Bay Colony, 4; divi- sion into counties, 24.
Massasoit, 44.
Mather, Richard, 41; sketch, 51; Richard, Rev., 19, 21; arrived in Boston, 33; 34 ; death of, 34; 36, 48; Timothy, 39, 51.
Mather family , 50; 149.
Mather-Jones estate, 41.
Mather School, 149, 337, 339.
Matignon, Francis A., Rev., 161, 162; mausoleum, 361.
Mattapan, 7, 11, 12, 13, 32, 154.
Mattapan Deposit and Trust Co., his- tory, etc., 428-429; change in presi- dent, 480.
Mattapan Literary Association, first organization of young men, 152, 181.
Mattapan Works, 239.
Mattapannock, 12, 13. Mattapan Register, 182.
Matthew, Theobald, apostle ol tem- perance, 124.
Maverick, John, Rev., 8, 10, 15, 18, 32, 47.
Mayflower, 4.
Mayo, Lieut., 80; Wm. A., Rev., rec- tor City Point M. E. Church, 385. Mazeppa Engine, 164, 165.
Mc Aleer, Jolin, 139,
McCabe, Owen, house, 139.
McCarthy, Johli, 139.
Mccluskey, John J., 230.
Mccullough, Wm., greenhouse. 174; first florist, 230.
McFeeley, Jolin, house, 139.
McGowan, D., Dr., druggist and apothecary, 170.
MeGrath, Maurice, Sergt., killed on Castle Island, 260.
Mann, Albert W., 224: Ephraim, 95, Mclaughlin, Geo. P., died in Spanish War, 216.
McLeod, Thos. D., died in Spanish War, 216. McNeil, Capt., 133.
MeNulty, John J., Rev., 374.
Mead, Chas., apothecary, 170.
Means, John H. 224: president S. B. Cits. Asso., 405 Robert F., 224. Mechames' Greys, 150.
Mechanics' National Bank, 145, 150, 180, Medheld, 34.
Mectingliouse, Dorchester, 40; new house, 58; 60,
Meeting House Hill, 34, 37.
Memorials - Dorchester Heights
Monument, only one of its kind erected by the Commonwealth, 321; conception, agitation, pro- gress, description, 321-322-323-324; .... Farragut Statue, conception, proceedings, appointment of city government committee, date and programme of dedication, 317-318- 319; Memorial of 1847 to City Government, by citizens, 153, 178 ;
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.. Tablet to Spanish War Vet- Murphy's Corner, history, etc., 459- North Free Bridge, (See also Federal 460.
erans in High School, 325: .. Tablet on Dorchester Heights, 316: Tablet on Lawrence School. inception, description and dedicatory exercises, 319-320 ;.... to General Court, against pro- posed annexation, 101 ;.... to Gen. Washington, from President of Congress, 96-97: .. to selectmen of Boston, favoring annexation. 103.
Ienis, 59.
lercury, The 'newspaper), 182. leriden, Conn .. 128.
lerrill, Geo. W. & Co .. coal and wood, 171: Justice. probably the first judge. 182.
Ierrimac k). 4.
letcalf. Theodore. Rer .. of Gate of Heaven Church, friend of railroad strikers. 205.
Iethodists. 128, 355.
fethodist Episcopal Church, 162. liddle Hill, 22. 95.
liddlesex Co .. 24.
lilitary and Militia, - Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co., 49: Dis- play on the opening of Boston South Bridge. 112 : 132: Mechanies Greys, 150: Musgrave's Light In- fantry. 73: Pulaski Guards, 150. 165; Washington Guards. 159.
filler, Alexander. 15. 21: John, 15. Nelson, R., first dry goods store, 171,
21: Mr., 95. 96. lillet, Thos., 21. lilligan, Ja -. , 230.
lilton, 1x. 136, 141: Lower Mills, 114, 177.
Tinot, Geo., 9. 21. 34. 45: Jas .. 37. linot house. 18. fishawai. 5. Iohawks, 44
fodsley. Unight. 45.
Ionk <. Jolin P., lumber dealer, 172: his house, 219: Richard J., 172: president of the M. D. & T. Co.,
Jouk & Building, 167. lontgomery, H., 158: Hugh, lawyer, 152.
Toody. Mi -- Margaret A., teacher, Lawrence School, 340: & Norris. coal and wood, 171 : lumber deal- ers, 172.
looney, Chas P., commodore M. F. Y. C., 402.
loonke. Elias. 15.
Joore, John, 15, 21: John, fire in his establishment, 131. Iorey, Jas., 45.
Moriarty, Patrick F .. died in Spanish Nickerson house, 168.
War. 216.
[orrill. John, 45. Torrison, Mr., barber. 172. Iosely, John, 39: Thos., 101.
losquito Fleet Yacht Club, 22: his- tory, etc., 401-402. Jount Hope, 45. It. Hope, R. R., 149. it. Washington, 149, 285.
It. Washington Co-operative Bank, history and officers, 430.
It. Washington Female Institute, founded. 149: 176: aided largely by the Hawes fund. 218.
It. Washington Glass Works, sketch,
It. Washington Hall, 181.
It. Washington Hotel, built and opened. 150: 174, 176.
1 St. playground, location, 300. Jullen, John A., A>st. Chief, B. F. 1., 450; l'atrick J., 223.
Iunicipal Court, established, 196; by act of Legislature, 424; history and succession of judges, 424-425. Itmnings, Edmund, 15, 21. Jenroe, Thos., 107.
Murphy, Jas. J., 459; M. A., Miss, 459; Mr., proprietor Broadway Hotel, 126, 127: Stephen D., Sergt. died in Spanish war, 216; Wm. HI. 459.
Murray, Geo. F. H., Maj., 211, 215; chosen major, 215; commander Maj. M. J. O'Connor Camp 4. L. OAKLEY, 86.
S. W V., 409: Thos., first Catho- lie undertaker in S. B., 161; 174; Thos. S., 162
Murray & Tregurtha Co., builders of yachts and launches, 463.
Musgrave, Maj., 69, 73.
Musgrave Light Infantry, 73.
NAISMITHI, CHAS., REV., rector, Fourth Presbyterian Church, 392. Nantasket, 10, 11, 24; Head, 4, 10 87: Point, 10: Road, 88, 89.
Narragansett Bay, 44.
National Magazine, location, etc., 464.
Naumkeag, 4. Neal, Frank K , 224.
"Neck," month of the, location, 18; 22, 38, 50, 51, 52; changes in the proprietors of lands at, 53; 56, 60, 69, 70; location, 274 ; 275.
Nee, Geo. H .. Sergt., heroic service in Spanish War, 215.
Neponset, indians, 3; 18; bridge, 49. Newberry, Mr., 15, 18, 21.
New College, Oxford, 49.
Newcomb, Messrs, of Quincy, 117.
New England, 1; derivation, 3; 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 32, 45, 47, 49, 51, 65. 87, 124, 155, 177.
Newhall, John D., boots and shoes, 171: M B., boots and shoes, 171.
New Hampshire, 4: requisition for troops. 68; 74.
New London, 92.
Newman, Henry, 107.
Newspapers, two or three attempts to publish, 181; Gazette, 181; Mercury, 182; Register, 182.
Newton, 6. 20. Newton, John, 15.
New Testament, 28.
New York, 1, 2, 66, 68, 85, 88, 89, 92, 96. New York, & New England, R. R., leases land from the state, 198.
New York, New Haven & Hartford R. R .. purchases "Cork Point " and "Swanland," 201.
Nickerson, D., 158: Fred, Capt., house, 167.
Niles, John, 15, 21.
Vintli Mass., Vol Inf., none more gallant in Spanish War, 210; offi- cers at outbreak of war, 211; as- signed to Provisional Brigade, Second Army Corps, 211 ; proceeds to Cuba, 212; story of the Ninth at Cuba, 212-213; sufferings and deaths in Cuba, 213-214; names of those who died in the service. 216. Nook Hill, 1, 22, 71; intention to for- tify, 76; 83, 84, 86; breastwork dis- covered, 86; 87; commanding the harbor, 89; 108, 125, 127, 134, 137, 174; tablet placed on Lawrence School, 319.
Nook Lane, 22, 63, 97.
Norcross, Otis, Mayor, school named after him, 345.
Norcross School, dedicated, 186; his- tory, etc., Master Ellis and teach- ers, 345.
Norentt, Edward J., at Battle of Manila, 216.
Norfolk County, 24
Norris, Alderman Michael W., 139. North End, 114, 116, 177.
St. Bridge) 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 122, 137, 147, 158.
Norway Iron works, 239. Norwich, 92.
Nova Scotia, 59.
Noyes, Geo. N. & Co., provision store, 171.
O'Brien, Jas. E., Sergt., police station 12, 440.
O'Callaghan, D., Rev., sketch, 369.
O'Connor, M. J., Maj., 211 ; his death, 213; 216.
O'Connor, M. JJ., Maj., Camp 4, L. S. W. V., history, etc., 409.
O'Donnell, E B., Dr., 170.
Old Colony R. R., incorporated, 148; bridge provided for, 149.
Oldham, John, ( apt., 43.
Old Harbor, south of S. B., 265; 269; location, 274; first public bath- honse on its shores, 274 ; distances, 274.
Old Road, 63, 77, 120, 137, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 180,
"Old Sconce," location, 276.
Old South Church, 114.
Old Testament, 28.
Oliver, Francis J., Esq., 115, 118; Royal, carpenter, 146.
O'Maley, Thos., tailor, 172.
Omnibuses, 131, 150.
Organizations Bethesda Lodge, 30,
1. O. O. F., 181; . Boston Yacht Club, history, 399; .. Charitable societies, 410; City Point Cath- olie Association, history, 406; .... Columbia Yacht Club, history, 402; .. .. Dahlgren Post 2, G. A. R., history, 408; Democratic Asso- ciation, 181; .. Fraternal soci- eties, 410; German-American Singing Soc., history, 408 ;.... Get- tysburg Command, 19, U. V. U., history, 409; .. Hawes Juvenile Association, 222; ... Hawes School Boys' Association, organ- zied, 223; .. Hawes School Girls' Association, organized, 223; .... Home Guards, (military, 192; ... Lawrence & Mather School Asso- ciation, history and succession of presidents, 412; . Lincoln
Guards. 192; Masonic soci- eties, 410; Mattapan Literary Association, the first for young men, 152; Mechanics Greys (military), 150. . Miscellaneous societies, 410 .. Mosquito Fleet Yacht ( Inb, history, 401 ;.. ()'Connor, Maj , Camp, 4, L. S. W. V., history, 409; . . Pulaski Gnards, (military ) leading organl- ization; 165, 187; names of mem- bers to Civil War, 190-191; .. Pur- itan Canoe Club, history, 404 ;.... Shade Tree Soc., organized, 183;
Shawinnt Rowing Club, his- tory, 407 . South Boston Associ- ation, 206; South Boston Citi- zens' Association, history and succession of presidents, 404; ... South Boston Lyceum, 181 ... South Boston Samaritan Soc., 150 ; South Boston Total Abstinence
Soc. 181; South Boston Yacht Club, history, 399; St. Augus- tine's Lyceum, history, 407; ... St. Paul's Lodge, F. & A. M., 181; ... Tremont Cycle Club, history, 407; .... Washington Gnards (mili- tary) 159: ... Washington Post, 32, G. A. R., history, 409.
Orthodox Church, 166. Osborn house, 167.
Osborn, John, 167; Jolm T., 223. Osgood, Mr., 141.
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Otis, Harrison Gray, 63, 100; Harrison Gray, Mayor, 162; Jas., makes famous argument against writs of assistance, 60.
O'Toole, John J., died in Spanish War, 216.
Our Lady of the Rosary, Church of, dedicated, 194; history of, ete., 374.
Overseers, (school committee) 36. Oxford, 49. 1
PACKARD, LIBERTY D., Dr., 230. Page, Mr., his house, 138; Wm. P., teacher, Hawes School, 220.
Page's Court, 138.
Panics, financial disturbance of 1872 felt in S. B., 209.
Paris, 91. Park, Franeis E., 72, 224.
Parker, Jas., 15, 21; W. T., Dr., 170. Parkman, Elias, 15.
Parkman School, 150; originally the Mather School, 339; later known as the Lawrence School, 339; his- tory, etc., 339.
Parkman, (Old) School, history and location, 340.
Parks, .. 131; many improvements, 158; beneficial as recreation places, 291; .. Commonwealth, location, 299; area, 299; ... Inde- pendence Sq , 23 ; origination, 297; area, 297; ... Lincoln, origination and location, 299; ... Marine, 23, 161; origination, 204: 266; largest and only one in the district in charge of park commissioners, 291; history, 29 :- 292-293-294-295-296; total area, 296; ... M St. Play- ground, origination, 300.
Patten, Mr. 39.
Patterson, Geo. JJ., Rev., rector St. Poole, Galen, 224. Vincent's Church, 374.
Payson Church, 163.
Payson, Samuel, 107.
Peard, John J., died in Spanish War, 216.
Peavey, Mary D., Mrs., sketch 229. Pennington, E. II., barber, 172. Penobscot River, 2. Perey, Earl, 80, 81.
Perkins Engine, 16, 165.
Perkins, Edwin A., district chief, B. F. D., 450; Edward A., veteran fireman, 164; Ezra, 230; Samuel S., 158; Thos H , 416, 418.
Perkins Institution for the Blind, 22, 56, 98, 149; gets possession of the Mt. Washington Hotel, 150; 176; ineeption, history and location, 416-417-418-419-420.
Perry, Win. E., master of Lineoln School, 479.
Pettengill, Ubert K , 224.
Phelps, Geo., 15; Jolin, 15; Win. 9, 18, Powow Point, named for Indians, 23; Revolution, opening act, 60, 61; Brit- 20.
Philip of Mounthope, 44.
Philips, Jas., 132; Jolin, 18, 21; Mayor, church named after him, 356. Phillips Chapel, history, etc., 357. Phillips Congregational Clinreh, 128, 174, 180; new church built, 194; history, etc., and suecession of rectors, 355-356-357; Rev. Mr. Epler severs connection, 480.
Phinney, honse, 142, 161; Humphrey, 15; Mr., house, 142, 144.
Phoenix Glass Works, 123, 131, 174, 175; sketch, 237.
Pierce Bros., yacht builders, 175; Jeffrey, 165; John, 15, 21; Jona- than, furniture store, 171 ; Robert, 20; Stephen, carpenter, 146; Thos., Rev., 128; first teacher Hawes School, 390.
Pierpont, Jolm, 37; John, Rev., ad- dressed first scholars of Hawes School, 21 ..
Piers and Doeks, agreement to fill in for Pier 1, 198 : completed, 200; ... Commonwealth Docks, completed, 200.
carpenter, 146; Levi, carpenter, 146.
Pilgrims, 4.
Pineheon, Mr., 14.
Piraey, 134.
Piscataqua, 4.
Pitcher, Andrew, 14, 20.
Pitminister, Eng., 52.
Pleasant St., Dorehester, 22.
Pleasure Bay, on the east of S. B., 265.
Plough Factory, 239.
Plumer, Jos. A , 223.
Plummer, John, 44.
Plymouth, 4, 44; Colony, 37; Eng., 9. Point Shirley, 170.
I'ole, Wm., 37.
Police, history of the Boston Police, 431; the early night watch, 431; early foree, 431; organization of the Harbor police, 432; new sys- tem in 1855, with eight stations established, 433; introduction of ambulances and signal service, 434-435; park poliee, 435; growth of the department, 435 ;... Station 6, 146; history and succession of officers, 435; Station 12, 21; 63; his- tory and succession of officers, 438; first arrest by Sergt. Tighe, 439.
Pomeroy, Eltwood, 14.
Pompey, Army of, 90.
Ponds, 176, 180; location of those at Neck, 123.
Pond St., Dorchester, was first street to S B., 22.
Poope, Ebenezer, 45; John, Corp., 45. Poorhouse, 131.
Pope, Alexander, 165; Benj., 152; John, Goodman, 14, 20, 34; Maca- jah, 168.
Pope's house, 141.
Pope, Benj., School, history, loeation and teachers, 333.
Population, at start of S. B , 122; in- crease in 25 years from annexa- tion, 122; in 1823, 130; rapid in- crease during first century after annexation, 147; in 1850, 169; almost doubled from 1870 to 1900, 192; at various periods after all- nexation, 240.
Porter, Col., 134; Mr., 166.
Post Office, first letter carrier, 184; mail brought over in busses, 184; history and succession of the sup- erintendents, 426-427-428 ; sub- stations, 428.
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Pratt house, 140.
Pray, Jas. E., furniture house, 462.
Presbyterians, 355.
Presidents, 82, 87, 88, 89; Madison, 132.
Preston, Daniel, Jr., 37; Win., 14, 20. Priee, David, 14, 20.
Probate Court, 130.
Proclamation, for aid by fasting and prayer, successful, 59.
Proctor, Geo., 14, 20; Geo. B., leading Democrat, 182.
Prospect Hill, 66, 74, 77.
Protestants, 13.
Providence, 92.
Provinces, 165.
Province Tax, Dorchester first to pay it to another, 63.
Proving Ground, 160, 207; changed to
Castle Island, 207; one in Washi- ington Village, 208. Public Squares, 120.
Pulaski Guards, leading organiza- tion, 150; 165; at outbreak of Civil War, 187; joins the First Regt., 187; immediate response to call for volunteers, 188; battles partie- ipated in, 188-189; names of S. B. citizens of the company, who joined Co. E, 1st Regt., 189-190-191. Pmikapog, 14, 38.
Purchase, Widow, 14, 20.
Puritan Canoe Club, history, etc., 404. Putnam, Maj -Gen., 84, 87; "Old," 79, 80. Puritans, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
QUARRIES, 40.
Quebec, British troops ordered from, 66.
Quigley, John P., 462.
Quigley & Pray, furniture house, 462. Quinlan, Thos. F., Capt., 211, 215.
Quincy, Josiah, Mayor, originator of the scheme for the combination of railroads as the Boston Teril- inal Co., 201.
Bic
RADFORD, MR., apothecary, 171. Railroad House, 169.
Railroads, .... Boston & Albany, pur- chased land from Boston Wharf Co., 198; deal made for the ex- change of flats, 200 ;.... Boston, Hartford & Erie, purchased land from the Boston Wharf Co., 198; New York and New England, leases land from the state, 198; ... New York, New Haven & Ilartford, purchases Cork Point, 201; Old Colony, incorporated, 148. Rainsford's Lane, 104, 108, 109.
Rand, Mr., 95, 96.
Randall, Philip, 14.
Rankin, Edward B., 230.
Rawlins, Thos., 14.
Raymond, Edward, 14; Win. S. W., Rev., reetor Grace Church, 382.
Episcopal
Reed, 20.
Readman, Chas., 45.
Recd, Caleb, 124; Jolin, Esq., 95; Jolm H., "Rolling Mill," 174; Jos , letter from Gen. Washington, 88. Rennick, Timothy J., 224.
Reminiscences, of Jas. Burns, 173; of Wm. Cains, 136, 165, 206; of Jas. Hayes, 207; of Gazette, (So. Boston), 182; of Wm. S. Locke. 208; of Edward A Perkins, 164; of Benj. Whittemore, 175; of Jas. Woods, 143.
Reserved Channel, 265.
Reservoirs, 157, 159.
Residenecs, general description of those in the distriet, 311; promi- nent residential sections, 312.
isli vessels arrive, 61; regiments land, 61; 65; most important event. occurred within the confines of So. Boston, 65; Boston massacre, 65; effort to put laws into execu- tion, the turning point, 66; Boston Neck fortified, 66; fortifications in Roxbury and elsewhere, 68; t. Washington takes command, 68; Siege of Boston commenced, 68; - Gen. Gage withdrawn, 68; Union tlag hoisted, 68; question of attack considered by Washington and his officers, 68; Col. Knox returns with ammunition, 69; attack on Dorchester Neck, 69; condition of Washington's army, 74; Washing- fon fears the British advance, 75: Washington determined to march on Dorchester Heights, 76; Gen.
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