Westport news in the 1860s

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!

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The Lobster trade July 7 1863

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Thomas Mayhew letter on the British and Confederate “pirates” December 30 1863

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A Gray Eagle caught at Westport Point May 8 1863

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Fishing at Westport Point May 16 1863

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Fishing November 3 1863

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Westport gunners April 20 1863

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Thomas Mayhew, probable author of a letter entreating fellow countrymen to stand by president Lincoln February 14 1863

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Fishing at Westport Point June 6 1865

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Summer at Westport Point August 12 1865

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The Peckacheque House at Westport Point 1865

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Horseneck House

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An aged turtle June 23 1863

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A sly fox November 25 1863

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