Squire Haynes thought that the request would be
granted.
"What are we going to do. this afternoon?" asked Robert Ingalls.
"I can answer that question, Mr. Chairman," said Henry Morton.
"We are not yet ready for muskets. I shall have to drill you
first in the proper position of a soldier, and the military step.
Probably it will be a week before I shall wish to place muskets
into your hands. May I inquire how soon there will be a meeting
of the Selectmen?"
John Haynes announced that the next meeting would be held in less
than a week.
"Then there will be no difficulty as to the muskets," said Mr.
Morton.
Wilbur Summerfield reported that he had extended an invitation to
boys not connected with the academy to join the company. Several
were now present. Dick Bumstead, though not able to attend that
day, would come to the next meeting. He thought they would be
able to raise a company of fifty boys.
This report was considered very satisfactory.
Tom Wheeler arose and inquired by what name the new company would
be called.
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