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Doug Cooper's avatar

Ms Downs is a fascinating woman. Nice article. Barbara.

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Jane Dietzel-Cairns's avatar

She’s one of my favorites!! She also wrote a poem describing the atmosphere of Andover’s «home front » during the Battle of Bunker Hill. She was very sensitive.

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Marilyn Helmers's avatar

Great article, Barbara. So nice to see History Buzz stories again!

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Tom Adams's avatar

Fascinating, Barbara. Thank you!

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<Julia Henri>'s avatar

It is magical for me to read this wonderful article. The stories from old New England touch my heart like no other place. I miss my long time and previous home very much but such a lovely article brings me back there, and quite happily so. Thank you as ever.

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James Redmond's avatar

Thank you, Barbara! I see several relevant pieces in your report that I wish I could easily remember when I talk with students during A@W.

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Laraine Woo's avatar

Love this!!!

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MaryRuth's avatar

Great job Barbara. I am quite fascinated with her outfit in the last picture!

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