Thomas Coram in Boston and Taunton.

The article discusses the experiences of shipbuilder and sailor Thomas Coram in Massachusetts. Coram traveled to Massachusetts to build ships for European merchants. He settled in Boston, Massachusetts and later relocated to Taunton, Massachusetts, where he established a shipyard. The author comments on how Coram's membership in the Church of England and his personality led to conflicts with Taunton residents. Taunton resident Peter Walker filed a lawsuit against Coram for slander after Coram had accused Walker of perjury during a previous court case. Coram's dispute with Taunton deputy sheriff Abel Burt over land is noted. Coram alleged that former British Admiralty judge Nathaniel Byfield was responsible for his persecution in Taunton.