Jefferson Visits Boston on Historic 1784 Assignment
In May 1784 the Jefferson mission to negotiate treaties with foreign powers began as he left his Virginia home. He traveled via Annapolis Philadelphia New York Connecticut and Massachusetts to Boston with his eldest daughter Martha to seek a ship bound for a French port. He thanked Elbridge Gerry for hospitality and promised frequent updates as he prepared to sail.
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Jefferson Esq
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Boston 1784 Jefferson voyage and Independence Day observance
Boston reports detail Thomas Jefferson aboard the ship Ceres bound for London as it leaves the harbor during Independence Day ceremonies. The article also recalls letters and social scenes in Boston surrounding Jefferson and the era's diplomatic efforts and celebrations.
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Weart’s Tavern
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London
Thomas Jefferson
Boston Globe
Piso's Cures the Best Medicine for Throat and Lung Ailments
An old testimonial from Wi O Expsier of Vanburen Lad dated February 10 1908 endorses Piso's Cures as the finest remedy for throat and lung affections. The brief note appears as a consumer endorsement from the era.
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Piso
Wi. O. Expsier
Vanburen, Lad
Ragged Robert on Stony Point Bread Stone Scene
Ragged Robert complains about poor Christians at Stony Point. Jagged Jake notes that when bread is asked a stone is given. Robert retorts with disdain that the stone is thrown rather than handed.
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Ragged Robert
Stony Point
Jake
Robert
Nervousness and Weakness Cured by Peruna
Miss Sadie Robinson of Malden Massachusetts endorses Peruna after seven months of use for weakness and nervousness from overwork and sleeplessness. She notes improved appetite sleep and pelvic weakness disappearance and continues to be well. Dr Hartman offers confidential free medical advice.
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Sadie Robinson
Bandstreet
Malden
Mass
It Would Take a Novel Excuse for Some Published Books
A wry editorial notes that publishers offer elaborate rationales to justify releasing certain novels. Critics debate whether marketing aims or artistic merit drive the choices behind controversial or lowbrow titles.
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