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RESIDENCE OF HON. DAVID H. GOODELL, ANTRIM.
MAPLE GROVE FARM, the spacious and comfortable home of ex-Governor David H. Goodell, at Antrim, was first settled about 1770, aud the original farmhouse, which forms an integral portion of the structure above pictured, was then erected. During the ownership of the present occupant, to whom the farm descended from his father, the buildings have been entirely reconstructed, and in their entirety now present a beautiful appearance, and combine all the conveniences and comforts of modern home making. It has been Governor Goodell's home since he was seven years old, and upon this noble farm of about 400 acres in extent he learned the first lessons in integrity and industry, which have accompanied him through his entire life, and have aided him in every position which he has been called upon to fill and to adorn. Mr. Goodell was Governor in 1890-'91.
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RESIDENCE OF HON. NATHAN C. JAMESON, ANTRIM.
THE residence of Hon. Nathan C. Jameson, in Antrim village, was built by Judge Luke Webber, and was occupied by bim for a resi- dence. Since coming into the possession of its present owner it has been extensively remodelled and enlarged, and now presents a hand- some appearance. The estate connected with this residence embraces some sixteen acres, extending from Main street in Antrim village to the Contoocook river. Mr. Jameson is one of Antrim's prominent citizens, and was born in that village in 1849. He has occupied almost every office within the gift of its citizens, having been a member of the legislature, of the constitutional convention of 1876, and of the state senate in 1877.
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RESIDENCE OF HON. FRANK G. CLARKE, PETERBOROUGH.
THE residence of Hon. Frank G. Clarke, at Peterborough, is a substantial and elegant structure situated upon Pine street, amid surroundings of great natural beauty. It was erected in 1880, and has been occupied by Mr. Clarke since that time. Colonel Clarke was elected speaker of the house of representatives in January, 1891.
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RESIDENCE OF COL. CHARLES SCOTT, PETERBOROUGH.
A SUBSTANTIAL residence is that of Col. Charles Scott, upon Pine street, in Peterborough, built in 1891, from plans of C. E. Jacquith, and situated upon a most commanding elevation, in full view of the majestic Monadnock and the beautiful valley of the Contoocook.
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RESIDENCE OF FRANK A. HODGDON, M. D., PETERBOROUGH.
FORTUNATE in the location of his home, on Concord street, Peterborough, is Dr. F. A. Hodgdon. Shaded with massive rock maples, and flanked by the rippling Contoocook river, this residence evidences the opportunities of its owner, who has added to the charms of his town in the selection and continual improvement of his beautiful residence. It is a substantial, modern house of eight rooms, heated with hot air, plumbed for hot and cold water, lighted by electricity, and surrounded by a fine lawn and garden. It is a very inviting and hospitable home.
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RESIDENCE OF ADOLPHUS DARWIN TUTTLE, HANCOCK.
THE stately old mansion pictured above, situated in Hancock village, was built in 1812 by two brothers, John and Henry Whitcomb, the first of whom was the first postmaster of the town of Hancock, holding the office from 1802 to 1863. From him it descended to his grandson, Adolphus Darwin Tuttle, and upon his death it was and is in possession of his widow and her son, Charles W. Tuttle.
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RESIDENCE OF HON. CHARLES H. BURNS, WILTON.
UPON one of the finest sites in the state, in the beautiful and quiet village of Wilton, stauds the commodious residence of Hon. Charles H. Burns. The exterior of the house is plain and substantial, and the interior embraces many of the most important features of modern domestic architecture, though the house was built in 1865. The library, a corner of which is pictured above, is the most attractive room in the house, and affords an index to the character of the highly gifted owner. Its treasures of books overflow its literary coffers, and on every hand the student, the bibliophile, or the general reader may find himself in the congenial company of the great minds of the ages, while the æsthetic sense is soothed and delighted by the gems of painting which peep out from among the richness of the book cases. This room is an ideal retreat for such a man as Mr. Burns, and the muses and the graces, the professions and the sciences, here call him away to those sublime forensic efforts which have made him the foremost orator of the Granite State.
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RESIDENCE OF GEN. ARTHUR L. EMERSON, CHESTER.
THE residence of Dr. Arthur L. Emerson, at Chester, was built in 1750 by Rev. Ebenezer Flagg, and in 1806 passed into the possession of Governor John Bell. A few years since it came into the ownership of Dr. Emerson, who completely rebuilt the exterior, though wisely retaining the charming interior colonial finish of the old house. Its stately balusters and wainscotted ceilings, its fireplaces and ingle- nooks, remain as they originally were intended by the colonial architect, and no more delightful home can be imagined than that enjoyed by the present owner, who is one of New Hampshire's noted men in this generation, having won his spurs upon many a field.
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RESIDENCE OF HON. FRANK JONES, PORTSMOUTH.
"GRAVELLY RIDGE," the country residence of Hon. Frank Jones, situated one mile outside the city of Portsmouth, is the most elabo- rate and extensive country seat in New Hampshire, and has been in the possession of Mr. Jones since 1866, since which time additional purchases of adjoining land have raised the acreage to 400. The constant care and attention of the most expert gardeners and farmers have brought the estate to a high degree of floriculture aud horticulture. The stock comprises nearly 100 horses and colts of high pedi- gree and eight yoke of heavy oxen. From sixty to seventy-five men are steadily employed upon the farm, which in fertility and productiveness ranks among the very first in New England. A delightful prospect is obtained from all sides of the stately mansion which is pictured above, and amid the rural delights which here abound its distinguished owner finds surcease from the engrossing cares of his manifold business interests.
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RESIDENCE OF HON. SAMUEL W. EMERY, PORTSMOUTH.
THE residence of Hon. Samuel W. Emery, judge of the Portsmouth municipal court, situated on Maplewood avenue, is one of the oldest family seats in that city, and came into the possession of its present owner from the heirs of the late Hon. James W. Emery. The grounds with their handsome terraces form no small share of the beauty of the place, and all in all, interior, exterior, finish, and con- venience, this residence possesses all that could be demanded by one desiring a homelike and comfortable roof-tree.
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RESIDENCE OF H. FISHER ELDREDGE, PORTSMOUTH.
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RESIDENCE OF WALLACE HACKETT, ESQ., PORTSMOUTH.
ONE of the prominent additions to the domestic architecture of Portsmouth within the past few years is the residence of Wallace Hackett, Esq., on Middle street, built in 1891-'92, from plans of Ball & Dabney, Boston. The accompanying view of this elegant resi- dence better than any words portrays its beauties and attractions.
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RESIDENCE OF HON. CHARLES A. SINCLAIR, PORTSMOUTH.
THE elegant mansiou on Middle street, corner of Richards avenue, Portsmouth, occupied by Hon. Charles A. Sinclair, has been the home of that gentleman for the past seven years. The house was built by Albert Jones on the site of the Commodore Storer mansion, a famous Revo- lutionary structure in Portsmouth. Since coming into the possession of Colonel Sinclair important additions, improvements, and enrich- ments have been made, and the interior of the house now presents a beautiful appearance, with its spacious hall, library, drawing-rooms, and dining-room finished in rich, natural woods, finely carved and highly polished. The spacious grounds about the mansion are kept at all times to a high standard of landscape gardening, and an elegant stable with a handsome façade and entrauce completes the unrivalled conveniences of this modern home of wealth and culture.
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RESIDENCE OF COL. JOHN PENDER, PORTSMOUTH.
THE residence of Col. John Pender, No. 3 Merrimack street, Portsmouth, is one of the typical hospitable homes"of the seaside town. It was built in 1876 by its genial owner, who is one of the most active and distinguished of Portsmouth's citizens, and in business, social, and political circles alike ranks among the leaders.
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RESIDENCE OF HON. JOHN H. BROUGHTON, PORTSMOUTH.
THE residence of Hon. John H. Broughton, on Middle street, Portsmouth, is a stately and commodious structure, the home of one of the most prominent citizens of New Hampshire's only seaport. Mr. Broughton for nearly fifty years has been engaged in the lumber business on Pearl wharf, in Portsmouth, his native town, and has received at the hands of his fellow-citizens many distinguished honors, having served as mayor of the city in 1876-'77, as member of the state senate in 1879, and member of the Republican State Committee for many years.
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THE WARNER HOUSE, PORTSMOUTH.
THE old Warner house is on Daniel street, corner of Chapel. It is the oldest brick house in the city of Portsmouth and probably in the state. It is now apparently as sound and fresh as if built within a few years. The work was commenced in 1718 and finished in 1723, at the expense of {6,000. The walls are of brick, eighteen inches thick, and the house is three stories. The material was brought from Holland. At the head of the stairs, on the broad space each side of the hall windows, there are pictures of two Indians, life size, also lady at spinning-wheel ; another picture of Abraham offering up Isaac ; the angel, the ram, etc. The rooms are finished with panelled wood walls and the old Dutch tiles still decorate the fireplaces. The house is provided with a lightuing-rod, which was put up in 1762 under the personal inspection of Dr. Benjamin Franklin, and was the first one erected in New Hampshire.
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THE GOVERNOR LANGDON MANSION, PORTSMOUTH.
THE old Governor Langdou mansion, on Pleasant street, Portsmouth, is one of the historic homes of New Hampshire, where lived Gov- ernor John Langdon, first president of the United States Senate, who presided over that august body when the electoral vote of the nation was declared in favor of George Washington. This house was built by Governor Langdon in 1784, and was at that time declared by Washington to be the finest residence in Portsmouth. It has desceuded directly in the family with a few years' exception, when it was owned by Rev. Dr. Charles Burroughs, and is now the property of Mr. Woodbury Langdon, of New York and Portsmouth, the great- grandson of Judge Langdon, the brother of the famous governor. Within the walls of this beautiful colonial mansion many of the most distinguished men of any time have been entertained, Lafayette, Louis Phillippe, and George Washington having enjoyed the hospitality of the original owner. Its interior is adorned with all the elaborate carvings which the architecture of its period demanded, and which the wealth and taste of its builder were able to supply abundantly.
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RESIDENCE OF HON. WOODBURY LANGDON, NEWINGTON.
AT Fox POINT, six miles from Portsmouth, on the New Hampshire shore of the Piscataqua river, between Little Bay and Broad Cove, stands the magnificent country seat of Hon. Woodbury Langdon, of New York, the most prominent architectural feature of the mainland on this side of the river. The house is a fine specimen of colonial architecture, to which have been added the adornments and con- veniences which modern art and skill could devise. From its spacious verandas an extensive marine view may be had, looking away to Little Bay at the left, while directly in front stretches the Durham shore with the intermediate islands, and Dover Point is in full sight, recalling the fierce Indian attack of 1690, when the savages swept down upon this historic ground and deluged it with blood. Mr. Lang- don's interest in the community where his country seat stands is warm and tender, and in 1891 he built and established the Langdon Library for the benefit of the town of Newington.
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RESIDENCE OF WILLIAM BURLINGAME, EXETER.
THE residence of William Burlingame, on Main street, Exeter, is one of the most delightful and comfortable of the homes of that town, and since coming into the possession of its present owner it has been subjected to many improvements and alterations. Extensive and well-kept grounds add to the attractiveness of the place, which forms an enviable residence for a highly respected citizen of the good old academic town. Mr. Burlingame is one of Exeter's active and reliable business men, having been at the head of Exeter Machine and Foundry Works for nearly thirty years.
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RESIDENCE OF COL. RUFUS N. ELWELL, EXETER.
THE residence of Col. Rufus N. Elwell, on Lincoln street, Exeter, was built in 1885 for the occupancy of the present owner, and has been his residence since he has lived in that town. Colonel Elwell's extensive business and political interests have given him an acquaintance covering the entire New England States, and many of the most distinguished men iu public life have enjoyed his hospitality at this charming home pictured above.
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RESIDENCE OF COL. WINTHROP N. DOW, EXETER.
THE residence of Col. Winthrop N. Dow, on Front street, Exeter, is a recent addition to the architectural beauties of that famous thoroughfare, and was built in 1887, from plans of Damon Bros. It is occupied by the family of its respected owner, whose name has been prominent in the commercial, social, and political annals of New Hampshire for many years. Colonel Dow is an extensive lumber manufacturer, owning several lumber mills, which are operating in Maine and New Hampshire.
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RESIDENCE OF MRS. BENJAMIN L. MERRILL, EXETER.
THE residence of Mrs. Benjamin L. Merrill, Exeter, is a stately mansion occupying a most eligible position directly opposite the historic Phillips Exeter Academy yard, and is occupied by Mrs. Merrill and the family of her daughter, Mrs. George L. Ilsley. The elegance of this home can scarcely be surpassed, for all that taste could devise or wealth secure has been lavished upon it to render it attractive. The family occupying it is one whose name is borne upon the extended roster of Exeter's fame, and in the activity and enterprise which have characterized the ancient town this family has always borne a prominent part.
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RESIDENCE OF MRS. CHARLES H. BELL, EXETER.
THE residence of Mrs. Charles H. Bell, on Front street, Exeter, is a historic homestead built more than a century and a half ago, and came into the family of its present owner in 1782, when it was purchased by Col. Nicholas Gilman, the elder, for his son, Nathaniel Gil- man, in whose family it has since remained. It has been occupied by many of the most distinguished of New Hampshire's public men, and the historic reminisceuces which the quaint gables and spreading elms recall might easily be expanded into an ample volume. Charles H. Bell was United States Senator from March to June, 1879, and Governor in 1881-'83.
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RESIDENCE OF COL. EDWARD H. GILMAN, EXETER.
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RESIDENCE OF MR. CHARLES E. WARREN, EXETER.
THE residence of Charles E. Warren, Exeter, pictured above, was built in 1815, and its original proportions have not been greatly altered since it was first completed. It stands upon Pine street, one of the most desirable residence localities in the town, and has occu- pied its present position since 1863, when it was remodelled into its present appearance. Mr. Warren is one of Exeter's respected citizens, and has twice represented hier in the general court.
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RESIDENCE OF LEONARD B. SMITH, EXETER.
ONE mile from Exeter village, on the Kensington road, lies the farm of Leonard B. Smith, the buildings of which are pictured above. The house was built in 1876, and has always beeu occupied by its preseut owner. The farm comprises forty acres, and is carried on by the united efforts of Mr. Smith and his son, who are among the progressive, wide-awake agriculturalists of the southern portion of the state.
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RESIDENCE OF HON. WARREN BROWN, HAMPTON FALLS.
THE home of Hon. Warren Brown, at Hampton Falls, at attached to a farm of 160 acres, and is occupied by one of the most distinguished agriculturalists in New England. It has been in the possession of Mr. Brown's family since ISoo, having inherited it from his grand- father, and during all that time the professional fame of its owners has been steadily maintained. Mr. Brown has been much in public life, as member of the legislature, senate, and executive council, and as trustee of the agricultural college, member of the board of agri- culture, and treasurer of the New England Agricultural Society, has won extended renown among the agricultural scientists of New England.
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RESIDENCE OF JOSEPH O. HOBBS, ESQ., NORTH HAMPTON.
THE residence of Joseph O. Hobbs, on Lafayette road, North Hampton, was built by J. W. F. Hobbs, uncle of the present owner, who won an extensive acquaintance as the original proprietor and founder of the Red Line of coaches in Boston. The farm, comprising 150 acres, has been in the possession of the Hobbs family for more than a century, and its ample domain is held up to the high standard of fertility and productiveness which was set by the original owner at a time when agriculture, the primal industry, was the sole resource of the commonwealth.
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RESIDENCE OF ALBERT BACHELDER, NORTH HAMPTON.
THE residence of Albert Bachelder, at Little Boar's Head, is situated upon the sea wall, directly in front of the extensive hotel prop- erties of that gentleman, and is one of the most beautiful and desirable structures to be found upon the New England coast. Of unique architectural design and finish, it affords ample protection against the storms of winter and the heat of summer ; and set down as it is amidst such lavishness of nature, it is one of the most attractively unique homesteads to be found upon the Atlantic coast.
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RESIDENCE OF HON. BENJAMIN F. PRESCOTT, EPPING.+
THE above represents the residence of ex-Governor Benjamin F. Prescott, of Epping. The house and some other buildings were erected by him in 1875. Architect, Charles H. Sanders, of Penacook. Distance from post-office and railroad, one and a half miles. It is an ancestral home. The first house was erected near 1755 by Nathan Gove Prescott, of Kensington. Then followed his son Nathan ; then Asa ; then Nathan Gove ; then Benjamin F., and Benjamin F., Jr., now, 1894, sixteen years old, and the sixth generation. There are in farm and outlying land upwards of 400 acres. Great improvement in the buildings and grouuds has been made by Governor Prescott. This view is taken from a point looking west. The surface of the land is uneven, with ponds and brooks scattered about, and with attractive groves near by the buildings. Every structure is thoroughly built. The land is in good condition, with a large acreage of growth. Mr. Prescott was Secretary of State in 1872-'76, and Governor in 1877-'79.
* Hon. B. F. Prescott died February 21, 1895.
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RESIDENCE OF MISS LYDIA W. LADD, EPPING.
THE home of Miss Lydia W. Ladd, in Epping, has been in the possession of the Ladd family since 1833, and was owned and occupied by Daniel W. Ladd until 1874, since which time it has been the home of his daughter, the preseut occupant. One of the most beautiful sites in rural New Hampshire is occupied by the farmhouse, which stands upon a gradual rise of land near the winding Lamprey river, while a rare and beautiful pine grove, gracefully curving about the buildings, affords protection from storm and tempest. Field and forest and stream lie within sight of the windows of this old-time homestead, which tradition marks as the site of an old garrison-house, where later was born Governor David L. Morrill, who occupied the executive chair of New Hampshire in the years 1824-'26. No more lovely pros- pect can be found than this charming locality, embowered in trees, shrubs, and flowers, and distinguished more for its natural charms of scenery, inviting to quiet restfulness, than by its architectural claims to distinction.
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RESIDENCE OF HON. JOHN L. FOLSOM, EPPING.
THE home of Hon. John L. Folsom, of West Epping, was built in 1873, and stands upon the ancestral farm, which was first occupied by the grandfather of the present owner. It is also the home of Charles E. Folsom, his son, who is one of the progressive and successful farmers of Rockingham county, and is not unknown in politics, being one of the three Democratic members of the state senate of 1895.
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RESIDENCE OF GEORGE S. ROLLINS, ESQ., DERRY.
THE home of George S. Rollins, at Derry Depot, is a modern residence built from plans of Charles McGregor, of Nashua, and is occu- pied by one of Derry's substantial business men, who was born in Deerfield, August 10, 1835, and has made his residence in Derry for about sixteen years, previous to that time having been engaged in mercantile pursuits in Lowell, Mass. He travelled twelve years as salesman, and went into business for himself in Derry Depot in 1879, where he is very successful.
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RESIDENCE OF HON. WILLIAM S. PILLSBURY, LONDONDERRY.
THE residence of Col. W. S. Pillsbury, situated in Londonderry, was built about 1822 by Daniel Dana, D. D., at the time he was made pastor of the Presbyterian church in that town. Dr. Dana was subsequently president of Dartmouth College. The place was afterwards purchased by Dr. Bartley, the physician so well known in southern New Hampshire, and came into the possession of the present owner in 1858. It has been enlarged and remodelled within a few years, and is now a large and comfortable country residence. Colonel Pills- bury is a successful shoe manufacturer, his shops being located in West Derry. He was a member of Governor Prescott's council in 1877-'79, aud a member of Governor Natt Head's staff in 1879-'81.
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RESIDENCE OF LUCIEN THOMPSON, DURHAM.
THE Thompson homestead has been in the possession of the family from the first grant-seven successive generations. The present mansion was built by Judge Ebenezer Thompson, oue of the prominent men in New Hampshire at the Revolutionary period, on the site of an older one, in which he was born. This house has been scrupulously kept unchanged in its principal features, and is now owned and occupied by his great, great-grandson, Lucien Thompson. In the library is one of the best private collections in the state, consisting of several thousand volumes, also works of art, painting, sculpture, photographs, and souvenirs collected during years of travel in foreign countries, family commissions, papers, letters, manuscripts, and books of historical value. This residence, a century old, has been kept in excellent repair, and within a year the owner has made additions to the house and added modern improvements, making it one of the most attractive residences in a very desirable section of the town.
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RESIDENCE OF ALBERT DEMERITT, ESQ., DURHAM.
THE residence of Albert DeMeritt, Durham, stands npon ancestral ground, which was first settled by Samuel DeMeritt, and has since been occupied successively by Samuel, Israel, and Stephen DeMeritt, and the present owner. The honse was built in 1808, and stands upon a farm of 250 acres, seventy-five acres of which are in field, and stretch away in front of the house. Mr. De Meritt is one of the most prominent New Hampshire farmers, and is a trustee of the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts. His farmi is most productive, cutting 150 tons of hay, and producing 700 bushels of apples.
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RESIDENCE OF HON. JOSHUA B. AND MISS MARY E. SMITH, DURHAM.
THE house now occupied by Hon. Joshua Ballard Smith and Miss Mary E. Smith, his sister, has been in the family for over a century. It was built probably by John Layn some years before it was purchased, in 1787, by William Ballard, an ancestor of the Smiths. Valen- tine Smith bought the property from the heirs of William Ballard. The house is in perfect preservation despite its age, and the interior wood-work is skilfully carved by hand and most tastefully finished iu colonial style. Its location is in the village of Durham, about mid- way between the post-office and the railroad station. Mr. Smith was a member of Governor Prescott's council in 1877-'79-
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