This is the transcribed address delivered by Jonathan Stone, Mayor of Charlestown, to the City Council on January 6, 1873. A valuable primary source, this document provides insights into the issues and concerns facing the local government of Charlestown, Massachusetts, during the post-Civil War era. Stone’s address likely covers topics such as city finances, infrastructure, public services, and other matters of civic importance. It offers a snapshot of daily life and governance in a rapidly changing American city during the 19th century.
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