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Sleep Sweetly: Manchester New Hampshire’s Connection to Marchiness Margaret (Fuller) Ossoli

Posted on 13 December, 2007 by Janice Brown

In a well-known book entitled, “At Home And Abroad,” by Margaret Fuller Ossoli,

and published in 1856 by her brother … Continue reading →

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Dining in Three States on Thanksgiving Day

Posted on 22 November, 2007 by Janice Brown

“On Thanksgiving day, if any one is so disposed, he can eat his regular meals in three different States without … Continue reading →

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Henniker New Hampshire Poet: Edna Dean Proctor (1827-1923)

Posted on 7 August, 2007 by Janice Brown

Edna Dean Proctor was born in Henniker NH in 1827, on Proctor’s Hill overlooking the Contoocook River. She was educated in early years at home by her mother, later at Mt. Holyoke Seminary and at Concord NH.  Her life’s professions … Continue reading →

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Poem: "The Tollbridge Keeper" by Sam Walter Foss

Posted on 1 August, 2007 by Janice Brown

I live here by my tollbridge
  Content, without a want,–
My bridge, that joins these mighty States,
  New … Continue reading →

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Poem: "My Properties," by Sam Walter Foss

Posted on 20 June, 2007 by Janice Brown

I own no park I keep no horse, I can't afford a stable, I have no cellar stored with wine, I set a frugal table… Continue reading →

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