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Concord's Nineteenth of April Sham Fight Planned
A report from Concord discusses armory concerns and a planned April 19 sham battle with 4000 rounds of blank ammunition arriving for use by four companies. It notes armory debates, camp rules, officer duties, and a governor visit with concerts, a parade, and a ball.
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Ain Cutter
Springfield
Stoneham
Wakefield
Co. A
Co. H
South Framingham
Lawrence
Lynn
Worcester
Lowell
Boston
Fort Sumter
Fort Pillow
Dalton
Sixth Infantry
Concord
Samuel Dalton
Anderson
Prendergast
Pat
Cornwallis
Joshua Buttrick
George Washington
Sherman Barrett
Lord Cornwallis
Concord Artillery and Light Infantry
Acton Blues
Sudbury Rifles
Fair Ground
Sleepy Hollow
Victor
Reeves American
Judge Hoar
Reynolds
Judge Keyes
Reeves