When was it published?

June 1, 1831 in Herald Of The Times

Domestic News June 1, 1831

Herald Of The Times

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Alexander Coffin, President Adams, Mr. Adams

Q: What keywords are associated?

Alexander Coffin, Veteran Visit, Nantucket, Hudson Resident, Republican Convention

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

Ninety-two-year-old veteran Alexander Coffin is visiting his birthplace Nantucket, likely for the last time, while currently in the city. He corresponded with President Adams before the Revolution and presided at the 1828 Republican state convention nominating Mr. Adams. A long-time Hudson resident, he remains hale and mentally sharp.

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A VETERAN.—The venerable Alexander Coffin, now in his ninety-second year, is in this city, on his way to Nantucket, the place of his birth, which he is visiting, in all human probability for the last time. His useful efforts in the cause of his country are well known, from the time of his correspondence previous to the revolution with the late President Adams, down to his having been called to preside at the republican state convention which nominated Mr. Adams in 1828. He has been a resident of Hudson since its foundation, and discharged various public duties with zeal and integrity. It is gratifying to see a few of these men of other days, yet hale and in good spirits, enjoying alike health of body and full possession of the mental faculties.—Com. Adv.

What sub-type of article is it?

Arrival Departure

What keywords are associated?

Alexander Coffin Veteran Visit Nantucket Hudson Resident Republican Convention

What entities or persons were involved?

Alexander Coffin President Adams Mr. Adams

Where did it happen?

Nantucket

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Nantucket

Key Persons

Alexander Coffin President Adams Mr. Adams

Outcome

hale and in good spirits, enjoying alike health of body and full possession of the mental faculties

Event Details

The venerable Alexander Coffin, now in his ninety-second year, is in this city, on his way to Nantucket, the place of his birth, which he is visiting, in all human probability for the last time. His useful efforts in the cause of his country are well known, from the time of his correspondence previous to the revolution with the late President Adams, down to his having been called to preside at the republican state convention which nominated Mr. Adams in 1828. He has been a resident of Hudson since its foundation, and discharged various public duties with zeal and integrity.