Instead of profiling a historic Bostonian or bringing you a dramatic story, letâs read a letter together. This brief letter gives an account of a strange, frightening, and funny occurrence on Bostonâs Long Wharf in the summer of 1797. Along with one delightfully funny incident, the letter includes details about Bostonâs infrastructure and commercial port at the turn of the 19th century. Donât worry, weâll flesh out the letter with context from other sources, as well.
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