When was it published?

October 31, 1826 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News October 31, 1826

The New Hampshire Gazette

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Balloon Ascent, Aeronautic, New York, Westfield, Castle Garden

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Mr. Robertson and a young lady ascended in a balloon from Castle Garden, New York, on the 10th inst. at near 6 o'clock, traveling for one hour and twenty minutes before descending near Westfield, N.J., about 20 miles away. The lady alighted midway, and Robertson landed safely, returning to New York the next day.

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Aeronautic.—On the 10th inst. Mr. Robertson, accompanied by a young lady, ascended in a Balloon, from Castle Garden, New-York.— It was near 6 o'clock when the balloon ascended, and after traversing the air one hour and twenty minutes, descended at Westfield, N. J. about 20 miles from New-York. About 6 miles this side Westfield, the car touched the ground, and the young lady alighted, when Mr. R. re-ascended, and landed as mentioned, without accident or difficulty. He returned to New-York about 12, the next day, calling on his way for his fair partner.

What sub-type of article is it?

Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Balloon Ascent Aeronautic New York Westfield Castle Garden

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Robertson Young Lady

Where did it happen?

New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York

Event Date

On The 10th Inst.

Key Persons

Mr. Robertson Young Lady

Outcome

without accident or difficulty

Event Details

Mr. Robertson, accompanied by a young lady, ascended in a balloon from Castle Garden, New-York at near 6 o'clock, traversed the air for one hour and twenty minutes, descended at Westfield, N. J. about 20 miles from New-York; about 6 miles this side Westfield, the car touched the ground, the young lady alighted, Mr. R. re-ascended and landed without accident or difficulty; he returned to New-York about 12 the next day, calling on his way for his fair partner.