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HISTORY OF CO H ASSET. 



Cove ; our quarters were in the store of Elisha Doane, Esq., on 

 his wharf. Our gun was stationed in Dea. Kent's orciiard in the 

 rear of a strong timber breastwork. We drew daily rations from 

 the commissary, Dea. Bourne. We chose Nichols Tower as cap- 

 tain, myself as second in command and John Bates as chief 

 gunner and such other officers as were necessary. We were exer- 

 cised twice each day and once a week were allowed music and 

 horses for marching with our gun and small-arms. We contin- 

 ued thus to enjoy ourselves for about six weeks, when we were 



Home of Deacon Bourne. 

 The land is now the west corner of the Osgood School lot. The stone horse- 

 block has been moved to the other side of the tree. 



released and I went again to work at Simons Farm Salt Works. 

 A draft was made from the regiment of our company under the 

 command of Capt. Cleverly of Weymouth ; they were stationed 

 at Hominy Point until winter set in. 



I continued at the salt works until we had finished about 8,000 

 feet. In September we were all discharged from the work and I 

 prepared for the coming winter ; always ready at a moment's 



