On this day in 1809, members of the Newburyport Mechanic Association were notified of their upcoming annual meeting in five days. The meeting would be held at Washington Hall on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. Paul Merrill, secretary, requested members get there at 5 p.m.
— Museum of Old Newbury

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