There was no pride of wealth or of family.

The richest man in town took an interest in the affairs of the poorest as in those of a kinsman.

It never occurred to the poorest that he must, for that reason, doff his hat to any man.
The population was permanent, I suppose, as could have been found in any spot in Europe.

Ninety-three of the inhabitants of the town, in 1654, signed a paper pledging their persons and estates to support the General Court in the contest with King Charles II.

for the preservation of the Charter.