Notes
1. The Boston Directory, 1870, p. 1065.
2. The Boston Directory, 1880, p. 1272.
* All original spellings have been maintained.
3. The Boston Directory, 1870, p. 1005.
4. The Boston Directory, 1870, p. 1091.
5. The Boston Directory, 1880, p. [L].
6. The Boston Directory, 1870, p. 1056.
7. The Boston Directory, 1880, p. 1277.
8. L. Latimer, 1911 logbook, pages "March 17," "March 18," and "March 19." Latimer recorded his recollections in a logbook printed for the year 1911.
9. L. Latimer, 1911 logbook, pages "March 17," "March 18," and "March 19." Latimer recorded his recollections in a logbook printed for the year 1911.
10. R. G. Dun & Co. Credit Ledgers, 1840-1895 (inclusive), vol. 76.
11. R. G. Dun & Co. Credit Ledgers, 1840-1895 (inclusive), vol. 76.
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