On January 10th 1770 a baby girl was born in Boston Massachusetts. Her folks named her Sally Foster and were pleased to have the new addition to their Loyalist family. Despite their loyalty to King George III in England the family remained in Boston throughout the impending Revolutionary War. The young Sally grew up and was trained in all the subjects and manners that a young woman should be.

As a young woman she met a fellow named Harrison. They fell in love and eventually were married. Sally was known for her hostess skills and her ability to charm everyone she met. After six years of marriage Harry and Sally were able to build their first house together. The house was a beautiful Federal creation designed by Charles Bullfinch. The Otises moved their family into 141 Cambridge Street, Boston in the Spring of 1797.

**fast forward 200ish years**

January 10, 2005- Rebecca Wood celebrates her 26th birthday. She spends her week days split between the ***North Shore YMCA|http://www.northshoreymca.org*** and the ***Harrison Gray Otis House|http://www.historicnewengland.org/visit/homes/otis.htm***. Although Rebecca has never met Sally, she feels a special connection with her. It is almost as if they are sharing a house, two hundred years separated.

So, Happy Birthday, Sally. Thanks for letting me pretend to live in your house!