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MADAM ABIGAIL ELLERY (wife of above), born in Boston in 1677, died in Newport, Dec. 15, 1742. A daughter of John Wilkins. CAPT. JOHN ELLERY, born in Gloucester, June 25, 1681, died in Boston, July 20, 1742. He removed from Gloucester to Boston, where he became a prosperous merchant.
MRS. JANE ELLERY (wife of above), born in Cambridge, Mass., May 2, 1691, died October, 1739. She was the daughter of the famous Capt. John Bonner, who made the map of Boston in 1722.
MADAM ANN ELLERY (wife of Capt. Nathaniel Ellery, merchant of Gloucester), born Aug. 6, 1692, died Oct. 8, 1782. Daughter of William Sargent, 2d, of Gloucester, and sister of Col. Epes Sargent, who was also painted by Copley.
HON. WILLIAM ELLERY, Esq., Deputy Governor of Rhode Island, father of Hon. William Ellery, a signer of the Declaration of Inde- pendence. Born Oct. 31, 1701, died March 15, 1764. Graduated at Harvard College in 1722.
MR. BENJAMIN ELLERY, born March 23, 1705, died May, 1722, unmarried; son of Hon. Benjamin Ellery, of Newport.
BENJAMIN ELLERY, Esq., born Feb. 5, 1725, died Dec. 12, 1797. Graduated at Harvard College, 1747. Brother of the signer.
JANE ELLERY, born December, 1745; died August, 1787; grand- daughter of Capt. John Ellery.
RACHEL STEVENS ELLERY, born in Gloucester, March 12, 1750; died in Gloucester, Nov. 20, 1833.
DANIEL ROGERS, Esq., born - ; died in Gloucester, where he was an eminent merchant ; husband of above.
LUCY ELLERY, born Sept. 21, 1752; died May 25, 1834. Painted by Washington Allston. Wife of Hon. William Channing, and mother of William Ellery Channing.
MRS. ANN ELLERY, born Oct. 16, 1790 ; died Aug. 16, 1860 ; daughter of John Ballard, and wife of Epes Ellery, of Boston and Balti- more. By Doyle.
JOHN STEVENS ELLERY, born in Gloucester July 29, 1773; died Nov. 6, 1845 ; a rich merchant of Boston. By Stuart.
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No. Subject. Artist. MRS. ANN ELLERY, by Chester Harding. Wife of John Stevens Ellery.
TIMOTHY DAVIS, born in Gloucester in 1768; died June 18, 1830. From a pastel taken in France, in possession of the late John Tyler Davis, of West Parish, Gloucester.
Photograph of Ellery House, of Gloucester. Several views exterior and interior of the old Ellery House up in town. .
Mansion built by Nathaniel Ellery in 1750, now the Gilbert Home.
Mansion built by John Stevens Ellery, Sen., corner of Middle and Hancock Streets, it being the first three-story mansion built in Gloucester.
294 Part of old wax work made by Madam Ellery, of the old Ellery House up in town.
Loaned by Harrison Ellery.
295 Old pitcher made in Liverpool for Capt. Daniel Sayward, with his monogram therein.
Loaned by Harrison Ellery.
296 Old bed quilt made by Harriet Foster Sayward in 1810, from calico taken from the wreck of the ship " Howard." She was the wife of William Ellery, of Gloucester. Loaned by Harrison Ellery.
297 Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, in 1794.
Loaned by Mrs. Samuel Jones.
G. W. Harvey
299 Ten Pound Island.
Loaned by Everett Lane.
G. W. Harvey
30I Fishing Boats.
Loaned by Everett Lane.
302 Water Color.
Loaned by Everett Lane.
E. A. Harvey
304 Tomb of Washington.
Loaned by Miss Susan Watson.
305 Japanese Portière.
Loaned by Mrs. D. N. Beach.
306 Embroidery for Chinese Jacket.
307 Mirror Cover.
308 Chinese Jacket.
309 Chinese Skirt.
310 Dress of North China Lady.
3II Shoes worn by North China Lady in wet weather.
312 Shoes worn by Chinese Child.
313 Shoes of Chinese Lady.
314 Shoes of Lady of South China.
306 to 314, inclusive, loaned by Mrs. D. E. Woodbury.
298 Old Fort.
Loaned by Mrs. Henry Center.
E. A. Harvey
300 Morning in Venice.
Loaned by Everett Lane.
G. W. Harvey
E. A. Harvey
303 Water Color.
Loaned by Everett Lane.
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Artist.
No. Subject.
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Portrait. Capt. Timothy Davis.
Loaned by Mrs. J. T. Davis.
316 French Picture, 1813. Loaned by E. B. Center.
317 French Picture, 1815.
Loaned by E. B. Center.
318 French Picture. Loaned by E. B. Center.
320 Water Color.
Loaned by Everett Lane.
E. A. Harvey
32 Water Color.
Loaned by Everett Lane.
PHOTOGRAPHS LOANED BY E. J. DYER.
Old Church at West Gloucester. Old Murray Church. Whale's Jaw, Dogtown Common Water Carriers, Mazatlan, Mexico. Eucalyptus.
An extremely interesting collection of pictures was that made by Company G, Eighth Regiment, M. V. M., at their armory on Duncan Street. After a great deal of time and trouble, they had secured the portraits of all their commanders since their organization as a military company, over a century ago. Beside these, they exhibited many other interesting military pictures, trophies, and flags, and a large number of people visited the armory during the week.
THE COMMITTEE.
Mrs. Mary P. Lloyd.
Mrs. Wilmot A. Reed.
Mrs. Ellen M. Bunce.
Mrs. David S. Presson.
Mrs. William W. French. Miss Marion Hovey.
Mrs. Charles Prindall. Miss Ida Tappan.
Mrs. John J. Somes. Miss Susan Mansfield.
Mrs. John Ellery.
Miss Susie Babson.
Mrs. John S. Tappan.
Miss Maria Loring.
Mrs. Charles S. Tappan.
Miss Nellie Wonson.
Mrs. Louise Low.
Miss Annie H. Dolliver.
Mrs. Judith M. Todd.
Miss Hattie B. Clough.
Mrs. David Plumer.
Miss Georgianna Parsons.
Mrs. D. Somes Watson. Miss Josephine Dolliver.
Mrs. Thomas B. Ferguson. Miss Clara B. Corliss.
Mrs. Annie Hapgood. Miss Julia Babson.
Mrs. Henry Center.
Miss Laura Wonson.
Mrs. George Steele.
Miss Lucy Burnham.
E. A. Harvey
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Mrs. John E. Thurston.
John J. Stanwood.
Mrs. Sarah M. Johnston.
John S. Webber.
Mrs. Charles H. Hildreth.
John Anderson.
Mrs. Howard Steele.
Edwin H. Lane.
Mrs. J. Franklin Dyer.
Seymour S. Hartwell.
Mrs. Elizabeth S. P. Ward.
George W. Harvey.
Mrs. Asa G. Andrews.
George O. Stacy.
Mrs. William H. Pomeroy.
Andrew W. Dodd.
Mrs. George M. Wonson.
Elliott Adams.
Mrs. Thomas J. Knowles.
John B. Foster.
Mrs. William S. Procter.
Thomas Conant.
Mrs. William D. Lufkin.
Charles D. Brown.
Mrs. Sarah J. Tuck.
J. Howard Procter.
Mrs. Joseph O. Procter.
George M. Wonson.
Mrs. Simeon A. Burnham.
Addison Center.
Mrs. Bennett Griffin.
Alfred Brooks.
Mrs. Aspacio Stripp.
Fred. G. Wonson.
Mrs. Sarah A. Sherburne.
John B. Thurston.
Mrs. George H. Rogers.
George B. Stevens.
Mrs. Jeremiah Foster.
Herbert Presson.
Mrs. Francis W. Homans.
Charles Sayward.
Mrs. Leonard J. Presson.
George H. Morse.
Addison Wonson.
Decorations.
DECORATIONS.
TT would be impossible to describe in detail the decorations which 4 were displayed on this occasion. To do justice to the various public and private displays would require far more space than we feel can be given. The committee to whom had been intrusted this work, as far as the public exhibition was concerned, were among the first to organize and to get to work. To add to the money required, which was a large sum, to adequately decorate the many public buildings, a series of entertainments was planned, and the first was given at City Hall, Thursday evening, August 20, 1891.
The following talent kindly volunteered their services : Hutchings' Orchestra of this city, Newtowne Quartette, Mrs. Charles S. Miller, Miss Emma Italia Dorritt, Mr. Fred W. Tibbets, Mr. William S. Gill, Miss Emma L. Pearson, Mrs. Arthur P. Friend.
The following is the programme : -
OVERTURE. (" From Dawn to Twilight.")
Hutchings' Orchestra. Newtowne Quartette.
MORE-MORE. (Lizette.)
THE WAITING HEART. Mrs. Charles S. Miller.
MY LITTLE RED UMBRELLA.
Miss Emma Italia Dorritt, Soubrette from Howorth Comedy Co.
BOUM-BOUM. (From the French of Jules Claretie.)
Mr. Tibbets, from the Lyceum Theater Co.,
THE QUAINT VERMONT YANKEE.
William S. Gill, Character Actor.
GRASSHOPPER CANTATA. Newtowne Quartette.
THE FIRST HEART THROB. (Gavottee.) Orchestra.
THE PILGRIM FATHERS. Mrs. Charles S. Miller.
MEET A COON TO-NIGHT. Miss Emma Italia Dorritt.
ST. MEDARD AND THE DEVIL. (Ingoldsby.) Mr. Tibbets.
MAGNOLIA SERENADE. (Catlin.) Orchestra.
CORN BREAD. Newtowne Quartette.
Miss Emma L. Pearson, Mrs. Arthur P. Friend, Accompanists.
The whole entertainment was first class in every respect. The orchestra called forth much favorable comment by their fine playing. The quartet gave excellent satisfaction. Mrs. Charles S. Miller sang two solos very acceptably, and Miss Dorritt, the charming soubrette, caught the audience with her catchy songs and dainty steps. Mr. Tibbets was given an enthusiastic reception as he came forward to
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read. His selections were finc, and delivered in a manner which called forth great applause of all present. Mr. Gill's impersonations were truc to life and greatly appreciated.
A large audience was present and a considerable amount realized.
THE MEMORIAL ARCHES,
FOR THE TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY, AS DESIGNED BY MR. REUBEN BROOKS AND ACCEPTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON DECORATIONS.
In addition to the decorations for the public buildings the Com- mittee decided that two memorial arches ought to be erected, of which the following description will convey some idea of their plan : -
These arches were to be two in number, conspicuously located, one on Western Avenue, just beyond the bridge, at the entrance to the city proper, and one near the City Hall on Dale' Avenue.
The arch which is to span Dale Avenue, nearly opposite the Soldiers' Monument, is, in its general form, somewhat like the famous Arc de Triomphe in Paris, except that it has on its top the representation of a seine boat float- ing on the water, instead of a group of war horses ready for battle, and at its base, in place of emblems of military glory, are emblems of peace and safety in the form of four immense anchors resting on buttresses of masonry project- ing from opposite sides of each pier, panelled with the street.
The whole structure will be strongly built of wood covered with cloth and painted to represent solid masonry.
The boat on the top of the arch will be a full-sized seine boat, thirty-six feet long, securely supported on a strong frame work of timber, well braced inside the buttresses so as to be safe against all probable wind pressure.
The arch itself is in the form of a semi-circle, sixteen feet in diameter, raised so that the under side of its keystone is twenty-one feet above the street.
The entablature above the arch consists of a square-edged coping, twenty-two inches thick, projecting twenty inches over the masonry courses all around upon which rests a frieze in the form of a single block of granite, thirty-six feet long, nine feet wide, and four and a half feet thick. On the ends of the frieze are the dates 1642-1892, while on the front and rear faces the word " GLOUCESTER " will appear in large block letters formed by over two hundred incandescent electric lights. The cornice surmounting the frieze is similar in form to the coping, only slightly smaller, being eighteen inches thick and projecting out twelve inches all around.
The frame work which supports the boat rises three feet above this cornice and is festooned with blue and white cloth to suggest the idea of waves on which the boat seems to be floating.
On the sides and ends of the masonry below the coping will be sunken panels of suitable form containing appropriate inscriptions in raised block letters.
DIEYOU TO
OK
OLD CAPE ANN
STORY
SOLL
AND
LER SONS
STORMY
SEAS
SHE RAISES
HARDY MEN
AOCRY
STORES
ALD GAPE ANN
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REVEAL
FAYED
WITH HER
ELARITE
Memorial Arch.
Forbes Sehool, erected 1844.
Town Hall Square.
THEIR LOVE
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The entire height of the whole structure from the ground to the gun- wale of the boat will be about forty feet.
The anchors on the buttresses will measure about nine feet on the shank and seven feet from fluke to fluke.
They will be painted to appear as if carved out of solid granite.
These, together with the boat above, may be regarded as emblems of the faith and courage which have for two hundred and fifty years battled with the elements and made the city of Gloucester one of the foremost fishing ports of the world.
The leading thought expressed by the arch to span Western Avenue, just beyond the Cut, is set forth in the words of its principal motto : --
"OLD CAPE ANN WELCOMES YOU."
This arch is in the form of a massive stone bridge, forty-eight feet long, resting on piers of solid masonry.
The base of each pier is in the form of a rectangular block of stone work, twelve feet square by eight feet high, from which rises a pillar of ma- sonry, sixteen feet in height, ten feet square at the bottom, and eight feet at the top, its sides sloping in Egyptian style, surmounted by a capstone of granite, ten feet square and two and one half feet thick.
On the face of each capital are the figures 1642-1892.
The driveway between the piers will be twenty-four feet in width and eighteen feet in height to the under side of the arch, which is in the form of an arc of a circle having a twenty-five-foot radius.
Above this arch on the front side are the words before quoted, while on the opposite side the expression is varied to
"WE WELCOME YOU TO OLD CAPE ANN."
On the front side of the column, bearing the date 1642, will be the follow- ing inscription, signifying the condition of things "in a state of nature " at the time the country was just settled, -
"HER ROCKY SHORES REVEAL THE WORLD'S DEEP LAID FOUNDATIONS,"
while on the 1892 column,
"THE ROAD TO FORTUNE IS PAVED WITH HER GRANITE,"
suggests one of the practical nineteenth century uses to which Nature's lavish gifts are being devoted.
Other appropriate inscriptions will be placed on the rear sides of these columns.
All the lettering will appear to be in block relief on solid granite.
Above all, and covering the entire top of the structure, is a represen-
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tation of Thacher's Island, with its twin lights that stand as a perpetual welcome to every returning voyager.
The lighthouses will each be illuminated with 120 candle power incandes- cent electric lights, standing about forty feet above the street.
We are not aware that the attempt was ever before made to suspend an island in the air, even figuratively, but it was thought by the committee that some originality of design was justifiable, especially as it embodied in a most concrete form the idea of the substantial reality of the welcome which old Cape Ann extends to all her sons and daughters, who, if they chance to come to her from across the sea, will appreciate the beauty of Cowper's apostrophe to the stars :-
" As one who long detained on foreign shores Pants to return, and when he sees afar His country's weather-bleached and battered rocks, From the green wave emerging, darts an eye Radiant with joy towards the happy land, So I, with animated hopes, behold, And many an aching wish, your brawny fires."
After a careful consideration of the expense involved, it was deemed best to omit the arch planned for Dale Avenue, and to locate the arch bearing " Thacher Island Lights," near the old Town Hall on Middle Street. The arch built there certainly proved a unique and beautiful feature. It was the admiration of the citizens as well as the strangers, and general regret was felt when it became necessary to remove it at the close of the celebration.
The decorations on the public buildings were certainly magnificent. The City Hall was completely covered with bunting and flags from its tower to basement; the High School was beautifully decorated, and the same should be said of the other buildings. What was done for the public buildings, private enterprise repeated on business block and dwelling. For ten days before anniversary week, decorators had all they could attend to. Along the main streets the large business blocks stood resplendent in the red, white, and blue. At Custom House Square, the Federal building was magnificent. Wherever the line of march for the Great Civic and Trades Procession was laid, every house bore some tribute in decoration. Thousands of flags spanned the streets, and flowers, mottoes, and pictures added much to the effect. And even where the procession did not move, the hand of the decor- ator was seen. We venture the brief statement that Gloucester's dis- play of decoration has never been equalled at any other town or city in New England. Hundreds of flagstaffs, many of them erected for this event, bore the glorious stars and stripes, and from the war vessels and the shipping in the harbor lavish displays were made.
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For this event the people of the city had been getting ready in other ways. Carpenters and painters had never been so busy, and houses and business blocks shone out resplendent in new coats of paint and many signs of improvement. The city officials too, did their share. Streets were put in the best condition, all rubbish of every description being carefully gotten out of the way.
For a complete account of the decorations, reference must be made to the files of the local papers for August, 1892.
The committee on decorations were : -
William D. Lufkin.
Alexander Pattillo.
Fred E. Bradstreet.
Charles L. Higgins.
Charles A. Mason. John W. Rowe.
Addison Center.
Mrs. William W. French.
Charles S. Lloyd.
Mrs. Lucy E. Friend.
George E. Hall.
Mrs. George H. Perkins.
Mrs. Lizzie W. Clark.
Mrs. Georgie A. Center.
Reuben Brooks.
Miss Edith Grover.
Daniel H. Wallace.
Miss May Pattillo.
William S. Burnham.
Frank R. Procter.
Mrs. Louise Low.
Historical Places.
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Beaver Dam, site of first saw mill, 1642.
" Ye ancient burying ground," 1642.
HISTORIC PLACES.
Riverdale, site of Emerson Grist Mill, 1677. Meeting house green, site of meeting house, first parish, 1642, first school house, 1708, and military training field.
HISTORICAL PLACES MARKED BY TABLETS.
T THE committee having charge of marking places of historic interest with suitable tablets spent a great deal of time in looking up the ancient records, and after careful research decided upon the fol- lowing places as worthy of notice. A plain varnished sign with black letters was used, and it is hoped that at some time a more permanent form of memorial will be employed.
Stage Fort, site of first house. Framed in England. Erected here in 1623. Taken down and carried to Salem, 1628.
Cut Bridge, Western Avenue. Canal cut through by Rev. Richard Blynman in 1643 Filled in and permanent road made in 1842. This bridge was built in 1868.
Riverdale Mills. Site of Rev. John Emerson's grist mill, erected in 1677.
Site of first mill erected previous to 1650, off Poplar Street.
Ellery House, Washington Street, built by Rev. John White, in 1710.
Site of whipping post, used for the last time about 1780, near Dale House, Middle Street.
Site of tavern occupied by James Broom in 1763, Middle Street, opposite foot Dale Avenue
Part of log house erected by Thomas Riggs, the first schoolmaster, and considered the oldest house in Gloucester. Situated on a way leading from Washington Street, near Squam willows.
Freeman House, West Gloucester, built by Jacob Davis, in 1709.
Rev. Samuel Chandler house, built in 1752. Situated on Middle Street near Center Street.
Sawyer Library, Middle Street, built by Thomas Saunders, in 1764.
Meeting House Green. On this lot was erected the first meeting house in 1633, the first school-house in 1708, and here was the training field for the local militia companies in the early times.
Ye ancient burying ground. Bridge Street, first used 1642.
Site of the first post office, 100 Main Street, Tibbets Block.
The committee were : David S. Presson, chairman. George E. Merchant. Joseph L. Stevens.
David W. Low. George J. Marsh. Mrs. Maria H. Bray.
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Letters from Distinguished Buests.
LETTERS FROM DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
A MONG the many letters received in response to the invitations sent to prominent men that they should be present on this occa- sion, we have selected the following as worthy to become a part of this memorial volume. Only a few of these could be read at the banquet at City Hall : -
President BENJAMIN HARRISON :
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 1892. F. W. TIBBETTS, Esq., Gloucester, Mass. : -
My dear Sir, - The President directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the Ist instant, and to express to you his regret that he will not be able to be with you at the date of the celebration of the incorporation of Gloucester ; but he must join Mrs. Harrison in the Adirondacks as soon as Congress adjourns, and it is also essential that he should have some rest. When he made the request for you to bring the matter again to his attention he was in hopes that he might be able to give you a favorable answer, but he is now certain that he must decline your courteous invitation.
Very truly yours, (Signed) E. W. HALFORD, Private Secretary.
Hon. JAMES G. BLAINE, Secretary of State : -
STANWOOD, BAR HARBOR, MAINE, July 30, 1892. F. W. TIBBETTS, Esq., Ass't Secretary, &c., &c., &c.
Dear Sir, - I acknowledge the receipt of your polite invitation to be present at the 250th aniversary of the town of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
I have no doubt that the occasion will be one full of historical and per- sonal interest, and I could wish that it were in my power to attend. Engage- ments, however, conflict.
Very respectfully yours, (Signed) JAMES G. BLAINE.
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Hon. CHARLES F. MANDERSON, Presiding Officer, United States Senate :
UNITED STATES SENATE, WASHINGTON, D. C., July 2, 1892.
Messrs, ASA G. ANDREWS, JOHN J. SOMES, CHARLES P. THOMPSON AND OTHERS, Committee, Gloucester Mass. :
Dear Sirs, - I acknowledge with pleasure the receipt of your invitation inviting my presence on the 24th, 25th and 26th of August, 1892, at the celebra- tion of the 250th anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Gloucester. I regret exceedingly that my official duties will prevent my acceptance of your invitation for which I am greatly obliged. In this, the country of the new, the celebration of that which dates back for two centuries and a half, is indeed an interesting occasion.
Truly yours, (Signed) CHAS. F. MANDERSON.
Hon. HENRY L. DAWES, Senator from Massachusetts :-
PITTSFIELD, MASS., Aug. 15, 1892.
GENTLEMEN : I have delayed till now a reply to your kind invitation to attend as the guest of your city the celebration of the 250th anniversary of its incorporation as a town, in the hope that previous engagements might be so arranged that I could share in your festivities. I regret to say that I am disappointed and that I shall be deprived of that pleasure. I am the more disappointed because the occasion is so sure to be one of rare interest and full of inspiration to all the citizens of our Common wealth.
It cannot fail to be a source of just pride to your people that from so small and unpropitious a beginning, your town has risen to a city so conspic- uous and influential among the municipalities of the State.
They have, however, most reason to be proud of the men she has reared to face the storms of the sea and to build in the midst of its perils that firm and unflinching manhood which is the distinguishing characteristic of her sons.
Regretting that I shall lose this rare opportunity to extend to you in person my congratulations upon the most auspicious conditions under which you celebrate this anniversary,
I am truly yours, (Signed) H. L. DAWES.
JOHN J. SOMES, Esq., Chairman, EDWARD DOLLIVER, Esq., Secretary, Committee on Invitations, etc., Gloucester, Mass.
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PUBLICATION COMMITTEE. Fred. W. Tibbets. Archie J. Moore.
Daniel O. Marshall.
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Hon. HORACE GRAY, United States Supreme Court : --
NAHANT, Sept. 10, 1892.
Dear Sir, -Your kind note of September 4th has just come back to me from Washington. Its predecessor was, I fear, lost on the way. Pardon me, therefore, for seeming unmindful of your courtesy, and permit me to congratulate you upon the marked success of your celebration, which other engagements made it impossible for me to attend.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) HORACE GRAY. F. W. TIBBETTS, Secretary, etc., etc.
Hon. NATHANIEL P. BANKS, Ex-Governor : -
WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 18th, 1892.
FREDERICK W. TIBBETTS, Esq., Assistant Secretary, &c., &c., Headquarters Two Hundred fiftieth Anniversary
of settlement of Gloucester, Mass. :
My Dear Sir,- I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your invi- tation to attend the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth settle- ment of Gloucester, Mass.
I beg you to accept my thanks for your consideration and courtesy. Gloucester has many varied and eminent claims to the friendly consideration of the people of the United States as well as of Massachusetts from its earliest settlement to the present day.
Respectfully yours, &c., &c., (Signed) NATHANIEL P. BANKS.
Hon. JOHN D. LONG, Ex-Governor :
BOSTON, June 28, 1892.
My Dear Sir, - I regret that, intending to be away on the 25th and 26th of August next, upon my vacation, I am unable to accept your courteous invitation to the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Gloucester. I beg to express my thanks for the kindness of your committee, and my cordial good wishes for the occasion. The citizens of Gloucester are justly proud of her most interesting and patriotic history.
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