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1795 Boston Time Capsule Opening on Jan. 6 [Epiphany]
Coin News ^ | 24 Dec 2014 | Mike Unser

Posted on 12/30/2014 7:05:58 PM PST by Ezekiel

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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

21 posted on 12/30/2014 9:33:07 PM PST by Lockbar (What would Vlad The Impaler do?)
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To: Ezekiel

It contains coins from 1652 - oh, my.


22 posted on 12/30/2014 9:49:18 PM PST by Ciexyz
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To: Ciexyz

There will be an apple watch in there.


23 posted on 12/31/2014 5:41:17 AM PST by shineon
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To: Ditto; Ezekiel; afraidfortherepublic; Chani; thefactor; blam; aculeus; ELS; Doctor Raoul; ...
Dear FRiends:
After more than ten years, I am turning over the reins of the RevWar/Colonial History/General Washington Ping list to afraidfortherepublic. I have enjoyed bringing these posts to all of you over the years, and have not lost one iota of passion for the Founders and the story of the origins of this, the greatest country that ever was and ever will be. I assure you I have learned more from the people here than I have ever been able to teach.

At this point, however, I will need to devote more time to my medical practices and will not be able to devote the time needed to cover this responsibility. I will be around, but not quite as active.

And thank you Ezekiel for the post, Ditto for the ping and afraidfortherepublic for agreeing to the task. She will do wonderfully, I am sure!.

And finally, Scott Walker in 2016!!

24 posted on 12/31/2014 6:14:21 AM PST by Pharmboy (Democrats lie because they must.)
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To: Pharmboy

Thank you so much for your volunteer efforts over the years.

I know we probably took you for granted and just enjoyed the feast of information that you placed before us without thinking about the work and time you put into it.

It’s great that the tradition will go forward, but like the founders of the Republic, you started something great and will be remembered for it.


25 posted on 12/31/2014 6:22:34 AM PST by wildbill (If you check behind the shower" curtain for a murderer, and find one... what's your plan?)
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To: Pharmboy; afraidfortherepublic

Thank you, Pharmboy, for the list and the pings of interest!

And welcome to afraidfortherepublic, keep ‘er going!


26 posted on 12/31/2014 6:39:02 AM PST by Old Sarge (Its the Sixties all over again, but with crappy music...)
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To: Pharmboy

Well, you had a very good run

We thank you immensely for your efforts. Efforts such as yours on FRee Republic educate us on several subjects and are a true blessing


27 posted on 12/31/2014 6:41:36 AM PST by bert ((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc.;+12, 73, ..... Obama is public enemy #1)
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To: Ezekiel

Imagine if the Bible and a copy of the Constitution were found to be in it....

The resulting thud of fainting progressives would be heard around the country.... do you mean the Tea Party supporters are in-line with our founders????


28 posted on 12/31/2014 6:44:50 AM PST by PigRigger
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To: Pharmboy; afraidfortherepublic
Thank you for all your effort and I wish you well in your future endeavors. Welcome afraidfortherepublic.

Perhaps, on 6 Jan, when opening the capsule there will be some wisdom and courage released from our Founding Fathers.

29 posted on 12/31/2014 7:46:01 AM PST by Oorang (Tyranny thrives where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people - Alex Kozinski)
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To: Usagi_yo
It’s a time capsule left to us by Harry Sheldon.

Or better yet, by Hari Seldon.

30 posted on 12/31/2014 7:51:34 AM PST by Interesting Times (WinterSoldier.com. SwiftVets.com. ToSetTheRecordStraight.com.)
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To: Oorang; bert; Old Sarge; wildbill

Thank you all for your kind words. The pleasure was all mine!


31 posted on 12/31/2014 7:58:41 AM PST by Pharmboy (Democrats lie because they must.)
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To: CrazyIvan

Not necessarily. Time capsules often do not hold up well. And the further era it was placed, the more likely to be ruined. Technology to preserve things was not there. Old coins will survive quite well, depending on conditions, but papers, etc, can be a mess.

I recall this with a TC shown in Mt. Olivet Cem in Frederick, MD. Do not recall if it was specifically for Frederick, or Francis Scott Key (he’s buried there), or what, but in any case they opened it some time ago and there was not much to be observed. There are some “harder” things but if they put in papers and other soft materials, don’t count on much.

I would be surprised if this really has much to see.


32 posted on 12/31/2014 8:32:06 AM PST by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: Interesting Times

I knew that. Figured why look it up when somebody else will be more than willing to do it for me.


33 posted on 12/31/2014 9:28:48 AM PST by Usagi_yo (Coming events caste their shadow beforehand.)
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To: Usagi_yo
Now I feel so... so... used.
34 posted on 12/31/2014 9:48:39 AM PST by Interesting Times (WinterSoldier.com. SwiftVets.com. ToSetTheRecordStraight.com.)
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To: Ezekiel; afraidfortherepublic; StayAt HomeMother; Ernest_at_the_Beach; decimon; 1010RD; 21twelve; ..
Thanks Ezekiel.

35 posted on 12/31/2014 9:52:50 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: Pharmboy

Bravo, you’ve done a great job!


36 posted on 12/31/2014 9:53:21 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: dfwgator

Ditto.


37 posted on 12/31/2014 9:56:46 AM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (The White House is now known as "Casa Blanca".)
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To: Ezekiel

Why 220 years? Not exactly a round number.


38 posted on 12/31/2014 9:57:32 AM PST by Teacher317 (We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men)
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To: Ciexyz
It contains coins from 1652 - oh, my.

I knew I left those somewhere!

39 posted on 12/31/2014 10:01:19 AM PST by Teacher317 (We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men)
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Based on an X-ray taken Dec. 14, 2014 and an account from the reburying ceremony in 1855,
inside the 10-pound time capsule about the size of a cigar box is a collection of:
■ silver and copper coins dated from 1652 to 1855,
■ an engraved silver plate,
■a copper medal honoring George Washington,
■the seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
■newspapers,
■cards, and
■a title page from the Massachusetts Colony records.
40 posted on 12/31/2014 10:12:24 AM PST by deport
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