A Brief History of Salem

The ancient surveyor seems to have devoted some of his many leisure hours to researches as a local antiquarian. The object that most drew my attention in the mysterious package was a certain affair of fine red cloth, much worn and faded. On careful examination, assumed the shape of letter. It was, the capital letter a. By an accurate measurement, each limb proved to be precisely three inches and a quarter in length. But how it was to be worn, or what rank, honor and dignity in by pas times were signified by it was a riddle which i saw little hope of solving. As a final disposition, i contemplate depositing them with the essex historical society.