Papers, 1890-1935.

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Papers, 1890-1935.

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This collection of manuscripts contains papers and notes mostly regarding the history of Worcester and Auburn, Mass. Primary sources are often cited and quoted to support Coombs' information. Many of these papers were read at the Worcester Historical Society. The papers record the history of Auburn and various sections of Worcester, and describe John Adams (1735-1826) in Worcester. A typewritten paper lists and describes George Washington's visits in Worcester. There is also an extensive paper on Rufus Putnam (1738-1824) dealing particularly with the Western Reserve.

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Adams, John, 1735-1826

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John Adams (1735-1826) was the second president of the United States, born in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts. He served as defense counsel for British soldiers accused of Boston Massacre in 1770; as delegate to Continental Congress from 1774 to 1778; as member of committee charged with drafting Declaration of Independence in 1776; as congressional commissioner to France from 1778 to 1779; as minister to United Provinces in 1780; and negotiated a loan from Dutch bankers in 1782. Adams join...

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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George Washington (b. Feb. 22, 1732, Westmoreland County, Va.-d. Dec. 14, 1799, Mount Vernon, VA) was the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. Washington came from a family of farmers and landowners. He had little education but showed an aptitude for mathematics. He used this talent to become a surveyor. At 15, Washington took a job as assistant surveyor on a team sent to map the Shenandoah Valley in western Virginia. In his early 20s, Washington joined the Virgin...

Coombs, Zelotes Wood, 1865-1948

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Zelotes Wood Coombs (1865-1946) was a graduate of Amherst College and a professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. From the description of Papers, 1890-1935. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259265 ...

Putnam, Rufus, 1738-1824

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Putnam commanded the defensive works around Boston in 1775 and later served under Gates against Burgoyne. From the description of Letter, 1781 March 13, Boston [Mass.], [to] Major General Heath, West Point. (New England Historic Genealogical Society). WorldCat record id: 50844673 Continental army officer. From the description of Papers of Rufus Putnam, 1781-1801. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71061883 Co-founder of Ohio University; trustee from 1804 to ...