Matthew Thornton died at Newburyport, Massachusetts, on June 24, 1803, a New Hampshire physician of about 89 with his name on the Declaration of Independence. He had outlived the Louisiana Purchase treaty by 55... Read More →
In the summer of 1630, keeping track of the government of Massachusetts Bay required, above all, a good boat. John Winthrop’s fleet dropped anchor off Salem in June; by August 23 his Court of... Read More →
On Monday 21 September 1807 the Tennessee General Assembly convened at Kingston, organized itself, and voted to leave. The Senate divided 8 to 4 on a resolution to “adjourn forthwith” to the court-house in... Read More →
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