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Sketch Of The Life, Personal Appearance, Character And Manners Of Charles S. Stratton, The Man In Miniature, Known As General Tom Thumb, And His Wife, Lavinia Warren Stratton; Including The History Of Their Courtship And Marriage, With Some Account Of Remarkable Dwarfs, Giants, & Other Human Phenomena, Of Ancient And Modern Times, And Songs Given At Their Public Levees

Creator:		n/a
Date:		1863
Publisher:		Press of Wynkoop & Hallenbeck, New York
Source:		Robert Bogdan Collection
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128		Upon returning from Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Stratton proceeded direct to Bridgeport, and Middleborough, where they were greeted by the "old folks at home" with every recognition of friendship, and good-will. Immense crowds of their townspeople met them upon their arrival, and gave them a hearty New England welcome. The entire route, which they took on their bridal tour, was one grand ovation and every newspaper teemed with their praises. After a brief sojourn with their relatives Mr. and Mrs. Stratton returned to New York, whence, after a brief respite, they paid a short visit to Boston, and other large cities of the East. Upon returning to New York, Mr. and Mrs. Stratton were entertained at the residences of several of the elite of the city.