Westport news in the 1860s
Posted on May 26, 2010 by Jenny ONeill
The following articles were found in copies of the New Bedford Evening Standard. Topics include the Civil War, fishing at Westport Point, fox hunting, summer activities at Westport Point and much much more. Enjoy the oddities!
The Lobster trade July 7 1863
Thomas Mayhew letter on the British and Confederate “pirates” December 30 1863
A Gray Eagle caught at Westport Point May 8 1863
Fishing at Westport Point May 16 1863
Fishing November 3 1863
Westport gunners April 20 1863
Thomas Mayhew, probable author of a letter entreating fellow countrymen to stand by president Lincoln February 14 1863
Fishing at Westport Point June 6 1865
Summer at Westport Point August 12 1865
The Peckacheque House at Westport Point 1865
Horseneck House
An aged turtle June 23 1863
A sly fox November 25 1863
