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Declaration of Love at the New York Herald in 1840
James Gordon Bennett declares he will marry Henrietta Crean in a public proclamation in the Herald. He lauds her fortune, integrity, and beauty and vows to pursue fame and public service through their marriage. The note foreshadows changes in the paper and era, followed by a church wedding announcement weeks later.
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