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Domestic News
June 24, 1789
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
In Albany on June 15, reports describe severe grain scarcity causing distress in upper regions near Lake Champlain, where residents rely on wild roots and fish. A poor man traveled 36 miles to buy two bushels of corn for his large family, who had little food until his return.
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ALBANY, JUNE 15.
The distress of the inhabitants in the upper parts of the country in consequence of unequalled scarcity of grain, is truly deplorable. Many of those bordering on Lake Champlain, we are assured by a gentleman of veracity who resides in that country, have no other dependence for support than the wild roots of the earth, and the fish which they catch in the lake.
Last week a poor man, just able to muster together the price of two bushels of corn, and to pay for horse-hire, travelled upwards of thirty-six miles to this city, ere he could purchase the grain. His family, which was numerous, he said, had little or nothing to support them till his return.
The distress of the inhabitants in the upper parts of the country in consequence of unequalled scarcity of grain, is truly deplorable. Many of those bordering on Lake Champlain, we are assured by a gentleman of veracity who resides in that country, have no other dependence for support than the wild roots of the earth, and the fish which they catch in the lake.
Last week a poor man, just able to muster together the price of two bushels of corn, and to pay for horse-hire, travelled upwards of thirty-six miles to this city, ere he could purchase the grain. His family, which was numerous, he said, had little or nothing to support them till his return.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
Agriculture
What keywords are associated?
Grain Scarcity
Lake Champlain
Food Distress
Corn Purchase
Travel For Food
Where did it happen?
Upper Parts Of The Country Bordering On Lake Champlain
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Upper Parts Of The Country Bordering On Lake Champlain
Event Date
June 15
Outcome
inhabitants relying on wild roots and fish for support; numerous family with little or nothing to eat
Event Details
Distress due to unequalled scarcity of grain; poor man traveled over 36 miles to Albany to purchase two bushels of corn for his family