21 Sep 1847
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1847
Page
1
An 1847 Marshall diary fragment recalls October rain, wartime gossip, and local quips. The narrator laments harsher times, mocks uniformed bands, and names figures like Cephas Lillins and Esty Hollis while musically venting about hempen collars, soldiers, and the Mexican War. The voice blends humor with political sentiment and frontier slang.
The spacious mansion at 1 Germain in the Faubourg houses a tale of art, loyalty, and social ascent. Philip Delcour, a skilled joiner, earns the Marquis de G’s trust by deftly rearranging shelves and furniture. After a public slight, Philip’s patience and talent win favor, transforming him from craftsman to head of the household. His bond with the Marquis’s family grows, culminating in Philip’s rise to wealth, marriage, and status as a leading Parisian proprietor by age forty-five.
Late army dispatches report regiments transferred to Virwe and Uroxie Teland for embarkation, with Taylor commanding units and 5,663 men remaining near Brazos and Bovana Vista. Letters describe Yellow Fever outbreaks, captures of detachments, and killings by Mexicans, plus political notes on presidency and news from Santa Fe.
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