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Literary
April 15, 1789
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
An extract from a 1789 letter describes a visit to an affluent Massachusetts landowner, praising his extensive farm, old-fashioned hospitality, benevolence to the poor, public improvements, and religious devotion.
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The following extract from a letter handed to the publisher, may be amusing, if not instructive.
IT REFERS TO FACTS.
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Agreeably to my engagement, I now propose giving you some account of my visit to the Hon. Mr. --, of -, in the county of--. This gentleman you have often heard is an extensive Landholder, a great Farmer, and very affluent in other property.--His mansion-house in P_-, is a very handsome, capacious and convenient Edifice, pleasantly situated on the declivity of a hill fronting the South, and commands a very extensive prospect. There are at proper distances, every necessary building, both for the farming business, and for pleasurable accommodation coach-house, barns, mills, granaries, poultry-yards, &c. &c. The last are constantly receiving the produce of 200 acres of land highly cultivated; so that there is a perpetual supply for the family, and domesticks, of every species of provision that fancy could imagine, or luxury desire. Mr. --, the truly benevolent owner of this delightful retreat, supports in his stile of living, that old fashioned hospitality, which we sometimes see extolled in books, but have seldom known to be realized: His house is the seat of ease and elegance, and his happiness is evidently encreased by the presence of his guests, and the tokens of pleasure' which they discover : To the poor of the town he is a daily benefactor: Constant provision is made for them as if they were part of his family. He takes the lead in every project that has publick utility for its basis—hence the roads, bridges, &c. of the town are improved and repaired hence his name is at the head of every subscription for just and charitable designs, supporting with decency the minister of the parish, keeping the place of publick worship in repair, encouraging manufactures and experiments in agriculture, &c. In addition to these, he is not ashamed to set the best example to his neighbours, by constantly and regularly attending divine service with all his numerous family and domesticks.--Such a character is a blessing to the community in which he resides-- he is the steward of the favours of Providence— beloved and happy in life, he sees the influence of his benevolent example extending far and wide—. and views the approach of the King of Terrors with calmness and serenity.
C
MASSACHUSETTS, 1789.
The following extract from a letter handed to the publisher, may be amusing, if not instructive.
IT REFERS TO FACTS.
A
Agreeably to my engagement, I now propose giving you some account of my visit to the Hon. Mr. --, of -, in the county of--. This gentleman you have often heard is an extensive Landholder, a great Farmer, and very affluent in other property.--His mansion-house in P_-, is a very handsome, capacious and convenient Edifice, pleasantly situated on the declivity of a hill fronting the South, and commands a very extensive prospect. There are at proper distances, every necessary building, both for the farming business, and for pleasurable accommodation coach-house, barns, mills, granaries, poultry-yards, &c. &c. The last are constantly receiving the produce of 200 acres of land highly cultivated; so that there is a perpetual supply for the family, and domesticks, of every species of provision that fancy could imagine, or luxury desire. Mr. --, the truly benevolent owner of this delightful retreat, supports in his stile of living, that old fashioned hospitality, which we sometimes see extolled in books, but have seldom known to be realized: His house is the seat of ease and elegance, and his happiness is evidently encreased by the presence of his guests, and the tokens of pleasure' which they discover : To the poor of the town he is a daily benefactor: Constant provision is made for them as if they were part of his family. He takes the lead in every project that has publick utility for its basis—hence the roads, bridges, &c. of the town are improved and repaired hence his name is at the head of every subscription for just and charitable designs, supporting with decency the minister of the parish, keeping the place of publick worship in repair, encouraging manufactures and experiments in agriculture, &c. In addition to these, he is not ashamed to set the best example to his neighbours, by constantly and regularly attending divine service with all his numerous family and domesticks.--Such a character is a blessing to the community in which he resides-- he is the steward of the favours of Providence— beloved and happy in life, he sees the influence of his benevolent example extending far and wide—. and views the approach of the King of Terrors with calmness and serenity.
C
MASSACHUSETTS, 1789.
What sub-type of article is it?
Epistolary
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Agriculture Rural
Moral Virtue
Religious
What keywords are associated?
Landholder
Hospitality
Benevolence
Agriculture
Philanthropy
Divine Service
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Account Of A Visit To The Hon. Mr. , Of , In The County Of
Key Lines
His House Is The Seat Of Ease And Elegance, And His Happiness Is Evidently Encreased By The Presence Of His Guests, And The Tokens Of Pleasure' Which They Discover
Such A Character Is A Blessing To The Community In Which He Resides He Is The Steward Of The Favours Of Providence