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May 9, 1859
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
During a recent election for judge in Staunton, candidates and friends Col. J. B. Baldwin and Wm. J. Robertson exchanged a modified congratulatory letter, each believing the other won, ultimately strengthening their friendship.
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INTERESTING INCIDENT.-Col. J. B. Baldwin
of Staunton, who was a candidate for Judge
at the recent election, and Wm. J. Robertson
the Judge elect, are warm, personal friends.
We have heard that as soon as Col. Baldwin,
became satisfied that Mr. Robertson was
elected, he sat down and wrote him a letter
of congratulation, couched in very complimentary
terms. At the time of the reception of
this letter, Mr. Robertson was under the belief
that Col. Baldwin was the successful competitor.
So, in lieu of writing his friend an
original letter of congratulation, he took his
letter to him, erased his own name, wherever
it occurred, inserted that of Col. Baldwin in
its place, and returned it, otherwise unchanged,
except the signature. So they are even,
each one being equally complimented by the
other, and are faster friends than ever.-
Blue Ridge Rep.
of Staunton, who was a candidate for Judge
at the recent election, and Wm. J. Robertson
the Judge elect, are warm, personal friends.
We have heard that as soon as Col. Baldwin,
became satisfied that Mr. Robertson was
elected, he sat down and wrote him a letter
of congratulation, couched in very complimentary
terms. At the time of the reception of
this letter, Mr. Robertson was under the belief
that Col. Baldwin was the successful competitor.
So, in lieu of writing his friend an
original letter of congratulation, he took his
letter to him, erased his own name, wherever
it occurred, inserted that of Col. Baldwin in
its place, and returned it, otherwise unchanged,
except the signature. So they are even,
each one being equally complimented by the
other, and are faster friends than ever.-
Blue Ridge Rep.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Election
Friendship
Congratulation Letter
Judge Candidates
Staunton
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. J. B. Baldwin
Wm. J. Robertson
Where did it happen?
Staunton
Story Details
Key Persons
Col. J. B. Baldwin
Wm. J. Robertson
Location
Staunton
Event Date
Recent Election
Story Details
Col. Baldwin writes a complimentary congratulatory letter to Mr. Robertson upon learning of his election victory. Unaware of the true winner, Robertson modifies the letter by replacing his name with Baldwin's and sends it back, resulting in mutual compliments and stronger friendship.