Transcriber’s Notes
Punctuation missing from the scan was added. Period and well-known alternate spellings retained (e.g. mamma for mama).
“Presideent” changed to “President” on page 64. (President, Hon. Wm. B. Washburn)
“collectable” left uncorrected on page 65 as part of the quotation “are not collectable taxes”
“aud” changed to “and” on page 75. (and is reaching a large number of women)
“philanthrophy” changed to “philanthropy” (a monument to Mr. Ballard’s philanthropy)
“règime” changed to “régime” on page 83 (The régime everywhere)
“Talledega” changed to “Talladega” on page 89 under the first entry for Farmington.
“Talladga” changed to “Talladega” on page 90 under the first entry for Holliston.