s Wait writes, referring to Parkman's stay in Medford:
In those days a Colonel Jaques lived at Ten Hills Farm-house, which was a short distance over the line instown (now Somerville) and set some way back from Medford turnpike. I have seen Jaques ride through Medford on gunning trips with his hounds following, and sometimes m to examine the horse's eyes, one of which was artificial.
I think that Colonel Jaques, who was a veterinary, if not a naval surgeon, answers the query.
The f 1892, is communicated by Mrs. H. M. Heald of that city:
About 1830 Col. Samuel Jaques bought the Ten Hills estate, and one hundred and six gentlemen furnished $300 each for the purpose of starting a model farm held by trustees.
Colonel Jaques was noted for his love of field sports and the chase.
His horses and hounds (and Middlesex Fells, in the hunting season, his bugle call was daily heard.
Colonel Jaques died March 27, 1859.
Mr. Parkman was in error as to the colonel's resid
