When the company was disbanded the muskets went back to the
town, and I believe they are now kept in the basement of the Town
Hall. I presume that we can have the use of them on application.
I move that a committee be appointed to lay the matter before the
Selectmen and ask their permission."
His motion was agreed to.
"I will appoint John Haynes to serve on that committee," said the
chairman, after a pause.
This was a politic appointment, as Squire Haynes was one of the
Selectmen, and would be gratified at the compliment paid to his
son.
"I accept the duty," said John, rising, and speaking in a tone of
importance.
"Is there any other business to come before the meeting?"
"I should like to inquire, Mr. Chairman, when our first meeting
will take place, and where is it to be?" asked Herbert Metcalf.
"I will appoint as a committee to make the necessary
arrangements, Frank Frost, Tom Wheeler, and Robert Ingalls. Due
notice will be given in school of the time and place selected,
and a written notice will also be posted up in the postoffice.
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