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INTRODUCTION TO THE EDITION OF 1892
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Mr.Melville became engaged to Miss Elizabeth Shaw, the only daughter of the Chief Justice, and their marriage followed on August 4, 1847, in Boston.
The wanderings of our nautical Othello were thus brought to a conclusion.

Mr.and Mrs.Melville resided in New York City until 1850, when they purchased a farmhouse at Pittsfield, their farm adjoining that formerly owned by Mr.Melville's uncle, which had been inherited by the latter's son.

The new place was named 'Arrow Head,' from the numerous Indian antiquities found in the neighbourhood.

The house was so situated as to command an uninterrupted view of Greylock Mountain and the adjacent hills.

Here Melville remained for thirteen years, occupied with his writing, and managing his farm.


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