Washington letters reveal farming care and strict records
The Magazine of American History publishes unpublished Washington letters from Philadelphia era to William Pearce, Mount Vernon overseer. They detail plans to restore exhausted fields, weekly reports, weather notes, and meticulous management of crops, livestock, and wages, reflecting Washington's careful business approach and farm oversight.
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Magazine of American History
Washington
Long Inland Historical Society
Philadelphia
William Pearce
Mount Vernon
Washington Epen the Details of His Business. In One of His Letters To Mr. Pearce
Alexandria
Bis
Potomac
Afstorian Society
Publih
Beth
Hannah
Pete
Cea
Pittances in City Pay Reveals Widespread Injustice
New York Truth exposes public salaries across departments, condemning low pay for medical and support staff while others draw high sums. It highlights Bellevue hospital figures and city overseers as examples of disproportionate compensation and systemic waste.
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New York
Yeaterday
Legislative Department
Department of Charities and Corrections
Nervios
Ees Ain
Bollerushoaplal
Bellevue Hospital
Ir. Brennan
Ruina
Arity Hospital
Staten
Medina
General Morton O Hunter recollections from Chicamauga battle
In an Austin account a veteran recalls Chicamauga and veteran bonds, including a conversation with General Morton O Hunter about war memories, courage, and the fate of a comrade. He reflects on the war’s scale and the price paid by soldiers like the man who carried a family photo.
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Frank Howard
Rockville
Morton O. Hunter
Indianapolis
Howard
Lannes
Marongo
Thomas
Chottburg
Antietam
Franklin
Biue
Gray
Maggie
Texas Biftings
Austin
Severn and Sophie Haunt a Relentless Memory of Love
An unnamed narrator recounts a love triangle with Sophie and Severn, an arranged marriage to save a family member, and a bank collapse that disrupts plans. After years abroad with his wife, the narrator learns Sophie faded away, and Severn’s life is shattered by her loss while the narrator bears his own enduring grief and memories of Sophie.
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Elms
Severn
Thoreupon Lond
Natha Ian
Mr. Morewood
Juliet
London
the Elms
Sophie
Paris
France
Germany
Ciorone
Lrowning
Sophia
Switzerland
Bovern
Basle
India
Livy
Walter
Harry Severn
Anid
Mary
Hovern
Hevern
Alfred Pa
England
Rin
Thaye
Emily Buffore
Tara
Congress debated cartel promotion for industries
In a recent congressional session Honator Miller urged encouraging cartels to steady industry growth in New York, the nation’s largest manufacturing hub. He argued that stable wages and long term factory employment support city development and overall economic advancement.
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Congress
Honator Miller
New York
Ole Bull's Bologna Debut Elevates a Norwegian Virtuoso
A biographical sketch of Ole Bull recounts his Bergen birth in 1410, early musical gifts, and a Paris stay that nearly ruined him. In Bologna, Bull improvises for noble audiences after a tiring trek, earning praise from Colbran and Zampieri and securing engagements. The tale frames his rise from hardship to European fame through a dramatic performance in Italy.
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Ole Bull
Bergen
Norway
Europa
Ola
Dene
Paulsen
Ole
Earncat
Paris
Italy
Bologna
Malibran
de Boriot
Ole Boll
Boogna
Serackh
Colbran
Hossini
Cass Soldati
Atrain
de Bennot
Mallbran
Zampieri
Malitran
Tuscany
de Beriot
Nesiaioweky
Norma
Corinth
Homeo
Juliet
Berlot
Emile Loup
Halagna
Norus
Lis Felly
Proudmoon
Philharmonia Society
Industrial production and cotton trade figures cited
The report cites annual values for iron production about 40,000 tons and 98 thousand tons per year, with coal and cotton outputs given in tens of millions. It notes cotton consumption rising from 617 to 144 million pounds, and cotton manufactures value increasing from 10 to 9 hundred thousand, alongside a population growth lag of about 33 percent.
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Orty
Favrenaiil
Sewing Machine Advances Dominate Textile Trade Talk
An extended overview lauds the sewing machine's variety and speed, noting machines for leather work, lace, carpets, shoes, hats, and even writing and embroidery. It highlights twin and triple noodle designs and claims machines can outpace hand labor, with inventors facing few remaining frontiers. Also included is a colorful Gel of a Negro wedding rite in Arkansas with a Baptist officiant mixing forms and a long homily, and a note on etiquette after nuptial ceremonies.
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Sewing Machine Journal
Atrand
Alexander
Ark. Cor
New York Post
Selder
Dirk
The Homes of the Rothschilds in France
Demorest's Monthly notes French wealth diffusion while the Rothschilds own the most fabulous chateaus. It contrasts banker power with royal privilege, praising French wealth spread and urging America to learn from republican equity. It cites prestige dwellings and the banker war replacing kings in symbols of wealth.
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Demorest
Rothschilde
Great Britain
United States
France
Switserland
Banker
Europe
Capitaliata
French Republic
Indians Never Mill a Defant Man
Me Kirk patrick recounts his adventures with Tudiane and Indians in Philadel phonian reporting era. He claims valor earns their favor and describes how bravery and aid to tribes built feronda while warning against fear when tribes attack.
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Me Kirkpatrick
Philadelphia ‘Tinws
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