04 Apr 1868
Page 1
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1868
Page
1
In a period piece from Connecticut, a church leader in Litchfield faced disciplinary issues and sought dismissal for a member named P- to Goshen. With the pastor absent, Deacon Tso drafted a letter expressing caution and urging watchful care while noting the member's regular attendance but modest standing.
The piece discusses the paradox of conveying tragic tidings plainly and compassionately. It cites historical examples from Homer to Burgoyne and Biblical accounts to illustrate a direct, sorrowful delivery over evasive framing, urging no embellishment in the face of death and disaster.
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