A 136-year-old note found during a home renovation has gained viral attention for its perfect mix of humor and history.
The handwritten note, penned by a carpenter named Smith in 1888, was discovered by the Dunn family during renovations at the family home in Cohasset, Massachusetts.
The note reads: “I was discharged from work on this house by McBride the Bulldog for being drunk only once, when he is drunk all the time. Carpenter Smith, Plymouth March 27, 1888.”
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Katheryn Dunn posted the note found by her parents years ago on Reddit‘s r/FoundPaper subreddit where it quickly gained thousands of upvotes and hundreds of comments.
“My parents found the note when they were renovating the house probably 10 years ago. They thought it was hilarious and a …