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Scan 331
Ayars, Contributions to the Art of Music in America by the Music Industries of Boston (1937) — the Squier, Farley, Rettberg, Rockwell and Elias Howe matter, 1937
21 lines. Read by computer on 23 September 2026. Printed page 305. See the scan on archive.org.
1Percussion
3† DRUM, maker unknown, lettered "Battle of Lexington April 19, 1775" with painting of a row of soldiers and officer on horseback ready for action.
4At the Hancock-Clarke House, Lexington Historical Society, Lexington, Mass. Open daily 9:30-5:00 p.m. Sundays 2-5 p.m.
5A snare, of wood, rope and leather, no metal. The long roll beat on this drum by the drummer boy, William Dimond, announcing to the Minute Men the coming of the British was the first overt act of the American Revolution.
7† DRUMS, 2 snare and 1 bass, purchased or made 1784, and used by the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, organized 1638. Makers unknown.
8In the Armory of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery, Fanueil Hall, Boston, Mass.
10† DRUMS, 2 snare, one big bass and 1 tenor, procured in 1786 by the First Corps Cadets and used by them. Makers unknown.
11In the First Corps Cadets' Museum, First Corps Cadets' Armory, cor. [address hidden] & [address hidden], Boston, Mass.
12First three in fine condition, including hand painting of the Cadets' motto "Monstrat Viam" surrounded by elaborate design of flags, trumpets. Tenor drum not in so good condition.
14† OLD HOOKER DRUM made by Ditson (John C. Haynes & Co. its Instrumental Dept.) Boston about 1863. Had a notable military career. Present head used since June 9, 1863.
15In the Museum of the Loyal Legion of the U. S., the Commandery of the State of Mass., First Corps Cadets' Armory, cor. [address hidden] & [address hidden], Boston, Mass.
16Snare has a metal shell, wood rims with hand painted design around tightening rope holes. Played by George A. Cole, member of H Co., 11th Mass. Infantry, Gen. Hooker's Old Brigade, 2nd Div., 3rd Army Corps, assigned to band. Drum reached the Regiment May 28, 1863 and two days later started on the march to Gettysburg and service with the Army of the Potomac. Used at Gettysburg, Mine Run, Brandy Station, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, & Cold Harbor; at serenades to Lincoln, McClellan, Burnside, Hooker, Meade and Grant; and the dedication of the Hooker Statue. It also sounded the death note of five deserters. Silver band on one drumstick reads "Geo. A. Cole Band 11th Regt. Mass. Vols." Drum and sticks are the gift of Mrs. Ada B. Cole as Mr. Cole requested that the drum be deposited after his death with the Loyal Legion.
18* A SNARE. Label inside reads in old English letters "White Brothers [address hidden] Boston." Firm at this address 1853-63.
19At the Old Colony Historical Society, Historical Hall, Taunton, Mass. Open daily 10-12 a.m. 2-4 p.m. Sat. 9-11:30 a.m.
20Drum made of wood, rope and leather, no metal. Label inside bore a sketch of a drum and flags above the lettering. This firm of violin makers was evidently one of the firms which helped to make Boston a centre of drum making during the Civil War period. This was Allen K. Bassett's Drum, Co. K, 4th Mass. Militia, 1863-64.
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