RESIDENCE OF THE LATE CAPT. JOSEPH J. WHITING.

PUBLISHED FOR THE AUTHOR BY SAMUEL G. DRAKE, 15 BRATTLE ST
BAZIN & CHANDLER, PRINTERS, 37 CORNHILL.

ENGRAVINGS BY BAKER, SMITH AND ANDREW, 46 COURT ST.

1853.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

Early settlement of the territory, in connection with that of Scituate - In-

corporation of the Town, and present boundaries - Remonstrance of

Abington - Acquiescence of Scituate Ancient boundaries - Family

locations previous to the Revolution.

CHAPTER II.

NATURAL HISTORY.

Geology of the Town - Forests, ancient and modern, with their products,

value and uses- Herbaceous Plants - Birds, &c. Laws for their des-

truction, and argument for their preservation-Wild and Domestic

Fruits Ancient Sheep Husbandry, and the Culture of Flax, Wheat, &c.

Materials for improving the soil - Indications of progress.

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CHAPTER III.

INDIANS.

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Names of the seven principal tribes- Chikatabut's possessions - Indian

Deed of Scituate - Manners and customs of the natives-Stature,

clothing, money, weapons, dwellings, food, &c. - Dishes at the first meet-

ing of the Old Colony Club - Philip's War- Reminiscenses of the In

dians of Hanover - Changes which have taken place since those days. 42-53

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CHAPTER IV.

ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.

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Provisions for the support of Public worship - Erection of the first meeting

house in Hanover - Its appearance - Gathering of the worshippers-

Settlement of Mr. Bass-Seating the house - Communion service

Insubordination of the youth-Sternhold and Hopkins' Hymns-De-

cease of Mr. Bass His character Settlement of Mr. Baldwin - Gift

of a parsonage -
Erection of the second meeting house- Its appearance

-Decease of Mr. Baldwin — Sketch of his life — Attempt to settle Mr.

Litchfield - Settlement of Mr. Mellen - First Bell-Painting the house,

and other repairs Withdrawal of Mr. Mellen - His decease - Sketch

of his life, and list of his publications-Settlement of Mr. Chaddock —

Withdrawal - Sketch of his life-Settlement of Mr. Chapin - Sketch

of his life Settlement of Mr. Smith His life and writings - Erection

of the third meeting house-Settlement of Mr. Duncan.

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