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American Freeman in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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American Freeman

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America

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Apr 30, 1845

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From an Old New York Merchant and the Pound Saga

An 1850s tale recounts a frugal New York merchant who kept accounts in pounds and shillings. A trusted clerk shows his master profits of six thousand pounds, inflating the man’s wealth and prompting lavish upgrades. After a late-night audit, the merchant discovers the error: the clerk added one year to the pounds total, boosting fortune falsely by two thousand pounds, sparking disbelief and a cautionary lesson.

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Wirt's Rise From Debauchery to Notable Reform Tale

A long account traces William Wirt's struggle with alcohol after a troubled marriage, his wife’s death, and his estrangement from relatives. After years of dispute and relapse he marries Miss Cabble on terms pledging abstinence. Her steadfast conditions drive his recovery and he rises to national esteem, celebrated for virtue and public service.

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