Hopedale History December 15, 2017 No.338 Lt. Draper, November 1861 Hopedale in December
for a Sunday Telegram article from 2010 on the 350th anniversary of the Quabog Plantation.) G&U Railroad Locomotives ( A mechanical drawing of an electric locomotive once owned by the G&U, sent by Chip Marshall of Silver Spring, Maryland.) Deaths <><><><><><><><><><> House for Sale - A Neat story and a half House, situated in the pleasant Village of Hopedale. This house has good and unfailing water, and a large Garden well stocked with thrifty Fruit Trees, Vines, &c. A good chance for any family wishing a comfortable, quiet home, with the educational and other advantages enjoyed in this place. Terms reasonable. Apply to Cyrus Bradbury, Hopedale, Milford, Mass. The Practical Christian, Hopedale - 1858 This far the kindergarten meets with approval both of parents and teachers. The class that entered first grade in the fall of 1899 showed the children who had received instruction in the kindergarten to be better prepared to go ahead with the work than those who had not received this training. We recommend that the kindergarten be continued. For the School Committee, Frank J. Dutcher, Secretary - 1899 <><><><><><><><><><> Lt. Draper, November 1861 On board steamer Louisiana Baltimore, Maryland November 2, 1861 Dear Father: As I have little time to spare now, I will devote it to letting you know how I am and how I have got along since I last saw you. After we left Worcester, we proceeded to Allyus Point where we took the boat for New York. We arrived there safely at about 10 A.M., and marched to the Park where we left the men while the Officers went to the Astor House to dinner. You have probably read an account of what was said and done there so there will be no necessity of telling you. Suffice it to say that I liked the speaking and the dinner very well on the whole. At about five o'clock we marched to the Jersey City ferry, and took the cars to Philadelphia. We arrived there at half past one this morning and got a good meal at Cooper's Free Volunteer refreshment saloon. Mr. Cooper feeds every regiment that goes through there free of expense. In New York we were said to be the best looking and best drilled New England regiment that had passed through. After our meal at Philadelphia we marched (in the rain) to the Baltimore depot, and set out for here where we arrived an hour or two since. We are now on board the Steamer Louisiana bound for Annapolis, but as it is stormy we probably shall not go there to-night. We luckily have got so far without meeting with any accidents except the loss of two tall hats. Our rations have not arrived yet and we have eaten nothing of any account since 1:30 o'clock this morning, so you can imagine we await their arrival with impatience. When you write, direct to: Lieutenant W.F. Draper, Company B, 25th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, Annapolis, Maryland. Remember me to all inquiring friends. W.F. Draper ******************************** Camp Hicks Annapolis, Maryland November 13, 1861 Dear Father: I received your letter to-night and was very glad to hear again from the loved ones at home. I never experienced such delight at receiving letters as I have since I have been here. It seems for a moment to carry me back to those loved scenes that I remember so well. You must write to me father, mother, sisters, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends, and although I cannot have time to answer all, yet a letter to you father, or to mother will do to let them know how and where I am, and how I am enjoying myself. If there is any privacy in them, you can tell them the rest. I said I was glad to hear from home, but I was doubly glad to hear from you as you always write such good letters, so full of the best of advice and words of good cheer. I have just written a letter to George Wright, and it is now nearly bed time, so you must not expect a very long letter. I am progressing finely in my business. I find that I am getting quite well posted in Battalion drill. Think that I am getting along well personally too. Spend most of my spare time in study and writing. Our regiment is improving in drill very fast. A report is current that we are to be General Burnside's bodyguard. I think as well as you that we are to go south soon, perhaps very soon. I find that my dignity is increasing naturally daily. It seems perfectly natural for me to command, and the men all execute my commands readily. I expect we shall be paid off soon. If so, I shall probably send home $100 or more for safe keeping. There is one more thing that I should like: a Smith and Wesson's six inch, barreled revolver. You can take pay for it, it you wish, out of the money I send home. I think the pistol I have now is not powerful enough. Send two hundred cartridges with it. It will be Thanksgiving a week from to-morrow, I see by the papers. I shall think of you then, and although not present in body shall be in spirit, if such a thing is possible. I hope you will have a pleasant meeting. As "Tattoo" has sounded I must draw my letter to a close. Tell Ba that although I have not time to answer her letter, I was very glad to receive it. I was surprised to see that she could write so well. Love to all. Yours truly, W.F. Draper
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