Plymouth Memories
of an Octogenarian

BY

WILLIAM T. DAVIS

Author of “History of Plymouth,” “Ancient Landmarks of Plymouth,” History of
“The Massachusetts Judiciary,” History of “The Massachusetts Bar,” etc.
Former President of the Pilgrim Society
Honorary Member of the Connecticut Historical Society
Honorary Member of the Old Colony Historical Society

PRINTED BY THE MEMORIAL PRESS, PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS.

By the death of every person something within the range ofhis study and knowledge is lost beyond recovery. In publishingthis book of memories it is my desire to rescue from oblivionpersons and events coming under my observation duringa long life, and to make a record of habits, customs and fashionswhich have prevailed at different periods within my knowledge.The book is not intended to be either in any sense an autobiography,or a mere collection of interesting reminiscences, but alegacy which I wish to leave for the benefit of those coming afterme. I cannot permit its publication without a grateful acknowledgmentof the service rendered during its preparationby friends too numerous to be mentioned by name in contributingmaterial essential to its approximate completeness and accuracy.

Wm. T. Davis.

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