I can not forget that before Endicott landed at Salem the New England fishermen were established on Cape Ann. I can not forget the record of the Gloucester men in the Revolution and the War of 1812. I know that whether native born or foreign born they sent more men in proportion to their population into the Navy of the United States In the Spanish War than any other city or town in the country. I know that of their recruits 70 per cent passed the psal examination. against 14 per cent In Boston and 7 per cent in VNew18 York. I know from the lips of captains and admirals that they were men fit for any duty as soon as they came on board the ship.
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