His Excellency W. Murray Crane, Governor of Massachusetts, His Honor Thomas N. Hart, Mayor of Boston, the Hon. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, the Eight Reverend William Lawrence, Episcopal Bishop of Massachusetts, and the Hon. George H. Lyman, Collector of the Port of Boston, about twenty gentlemen met in the society room of the Old South Meeting House on the 8th of January, 1901, to consider the preliminary steps toward a public service in memory of Roger Wolcott, to be held under the auspices of the State, the city and various institutions, organizations and societies to which he belonged. His Excellency the Governor presided, and Col. William D. Sohier was elected secretary. The Governor, the Mayor, Bishop Lawrence, Dr. Samuel A. Green of the Massachusetts Historical Society, Dr. Henry P. Walcott, Acting President of Harvard University, Henry Parkman and William D. Sohier were appointed a committee, with full powers to arrange for the services and to constitute and appoint all working committees.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life and career of Roger Wolcott, a distinguished son of Massachusetts who served as the state's governor from 1896 to 1900. The author provides a detailed account of Wolcott's political journey, from his early involvement in city politics to his rise to the highest office in the Commonwealth. The book explores Wolcott's leadership during the Spanish-American War, his dedication to public service, and his unwavering commitment to the people of Massachusetts. Through the author's exploration of Wolcott's legacy, this book serves as a testament to the enduring impact of those who dedicate their lives to serving their communities and country. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330737071_0
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