The story of Martha's Vineyard, from the lips of its inhabitants, newspaper files and those who have visited its shores, including stray notes on local history and industries; . nts, who were ashamed when abroad torecord the fact that they came from such a vulgar spot, andthey managed after a good deal of hubbub to effect the changeto the present title, which is certainly pretty enough, if itdoesnt mean much of anything; but why it was necessary todestroy an old name under which the history of the place hasgrown is beyond me. It has seemed to the writer that the nameTisbury Harbor, which was s
The story of Martha's Vineyard, from the lips of its inhabitants, newspaper files and those who have visited its shores, including stray notes on local history and industries; . nts, who were ashamed when abroad torecord the fact that they came from such a vulgar spot, andthey managed after a good deal of hubbub to effect the changeto the present title, which is certainly pretty enough, if itdoesnt mean much of anything; but why it was necessary todestroy an old name under which the history of the place hasgrown is beyond me. It has seemed to the writer that the nameTisbury Harbor, which was suggested at the time, is both dig-nified and musical, while it has a better local we see Vineyard Haven harbor blazed upon the map,it looks at first blush like a case of verbiage, for what it a havenbut a harbor? However, it is now Vineyard Haven harbor,and that is probably what it will stay. It may be well to notehere that the change in name was officially made March i, 1871, LOVES YOUNG following love letter was written to a Holmes Hole girlsome time before 1750:— I have languished the whole tedious week in the competi- 96 MARTHAS tion of us lovers and yet,madam, you have notv^ouchsafed to express theleast compassion for mysufferings, although youare the cruel object of should beauty ef-fect arbitrary sway, or takedelight in the ruin of themost faithful adorer? Orwhy should such a passion-ate heart as mine is be re-warded only with scornand contempt? O! let me conjure you by those dear killing eyes that haverobbed me of my repose, to let me know of my crime, and where-in I have offended you, that the whole service of my life shouldatone for my transgressions; and yet, madam, if you mean tomake me your victim, do but let me know it, and I die with theeagerness and resignation of a martyr. For, alas! my despairhas so effectually mortified me that, should you continue to besevere, death would be a welcome deliverer to
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