English: Photo of James E. Randlett, c.1893, prominent New Hampshire architect.

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"James E. Randlett, architect, was born Sept. 5, 1846, in Quincy, Mass., his parents being James S. and Abbie O. (Chase) Randlett, who moved when he was nine years of age to a farm in beautiful Gilmanton. He enjoyed the regular school advantages of Quincy and Gilmanton till the War of Rebellion absorbed his interest, and August 15, 1862, he joined Company B, Twelfth New Hampshire volunteers, as a drummer boy, when only fifteen years of age; was mustered into United States service Aug 30, 1862, as a private. He served three years and participated in the battles of Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862, and Chancellorsville May 1 and 4, 1863. At the close of the war he he learned the carpenter's trade and engaged in business in Concord, N. H., where he has since resided for eighteen years. He was the first mail carrier appointed when Concord was awarded the free delivery system, and was keeper of the state house for four years. This position he resigned in 1890 and accepted a partnership with the well known architect, Mr. Edward Dow, under the firm name of Dow & Randlett. Mr. Randlett is ranked among the progressive men of the capital city, and his practical ability and executive force are very largely felt in the promotion of his firm's affairs. Plans for many public buildings, including the New Hampshire Agricultural college, have been furnished by his firm in the last two years, and as an architect his work has more than a state reputation. Mr. Randlett has been prominent in military and fraternal circles, a Republican, a Baptist, a man of earnest convictions, possesses hosts of friends, and has proved himself worthy of of important public and private trusts".