Author: Manuel F. Simoes

Enjoying Life in Gloucester Mass

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IMG_1180Captain Steve Douglas and mate Nicholas provide a fun and educational trip around Gloucester Harbor.

 

 

 

Republican Convention (1879)

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Boston, Sep. 12, 1879

You are earnestly requested to meet several gentleman at lunch at Parker, at one o’clock sharp to consult on the best method of securing harmony in the Republican Party at the convention and the election. Your presence is especially important.

Yours truly

E, N. Kinsley esq     J. M. Forbes NHS

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It appears it was in preparing for the 1880 Presidential election Election

Republican Chairman – George F. Hoar from Massachusetts

President / Vice President nominees – James A, Garfield / Chester A. Arthur

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(The Letter was Purchased at Main Street Arts & Antiques 124 Main Street Gloucester)

Researching Tuna

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University of Maine Tuna researchers cut out the Tuna’s ear bone to determine the age of the tuna.  They had more than six tuna heads to cut into.

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