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Letter to Editor
April 1, 1873
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A correspondent from Salem, Fauquier County, reports on the transition from a harsh winter to spring, optimistic wheat crop prospects, farmers preparing for corn, oats, and potatoes, recent sales of large farms including the historically significant 'Oak Hill' formerly owned by Chief Justice Marshall, influx of new settlers, available local conveniences, and generally good health with a few elderly deaths.
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Letter from Upper Fauquier.
[Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.]
SALEM, FAUQUIER COUNTY, March 31.-
After a long and intensely cold winter I think it about to give place to Spring; and so the birds and buds seem to think. A few weeks ago the prospect for wheat was very discouraging, but I think, with a good season, a good crop may be made. The farmers are very busy in preparing for large crops of corn, oats and potatoes.
Several large farms have been sold in this neighborhood within the last few days; among them the "Oak Hill" farm, one of the best in the county, formerly owned (I think) by Chief Justice Marshall, then by his son Thomas, then his grandson Thomas, and then by Mr. Knight, of Maryland, who sold it to Mr. Keafauver, of Baltimore, for $25,000. (cheap farm;) one other owned by F. Lewis Marshall, to Dr. Hamilton, of Prince William. I am glad that more men of means and enterprise are settling among us. If there are those who want good lands let them come up here. The conveniences farmers need are abundant; such as mills, blacksmith shops and wagon maker shops, and anything that may be wanting can be gotten in Salem on fair terms.
With the exception of a few cases our neighborhood has been tolerably healthy. A few deaths have occurred, among them Mr. Pearson, 98 years of age, the oldest man, I suppose, in the county.
[Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.]
SALEM, FAUQUIER COUNTY, March 31.-
After a long and intensely cold winter I think it about to give place to Spring; and so the birds and buds seem to think. A few weeks ago the prospect for wheat was very discouraging, but I think, with a good season, a good crop may be made. The farmers are very busy in preparing for large crops of corn, oats and potatoes.
Several large farms have been sold in this neighborhood within the last few days; among them the "Oak Hill" farm, one of the best in the county, formerly owned (I think) by Chief Justice Marshall, then by his son Thomas, then his grandson Thomas, and then by Mr. Knight, of Maryland, who sold it to Mr. Keafauver, of Baltimore, for $25,000. (cheap farm;) one other owned by F. Lewis Marshall, to Dr. Hamilton, of Prince William. I am glad that more men of means and enterprise are settling among us. If there are those who want good lands let them come up here. The conveniences farmers need are abundant; such as mills, blacksmith shops and wagon maker shops, and anything that may be wanting can be gotten in Salem on fair terms.
With the exception of a few cases our neighborhood has been tolerably healthy. A few deaths have occurred, among them Mr. Pearson, 98 years of age, the oldest man, I suppose, in the county.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Historical
What themes does it cover?
Agriculture
Commerce Trade
What keywords are associated?
Fauquier County
Wheat Crop
Farm Sales
Oak Hill Farm
Chief Justice Marshall
Salem Conveniences
Local Health
What entities or persons were involved?
Alexandria Gazette
Letter to Editor Details
Recipient
Alexandria Gazette
Main Argument
reports positive agricultural prospects after winter, recent farm sales attracting new settlers, and good local health conditions in fauquier county.
Notable Details
Oak Hill Farm History: Owned By Chief Justice Marshall, His Son Thomas, Grandson Thomas, Mr. Knight, Sold To Mr. Keafauver For $25,000
Another Farm Sold From F. Lewis Marshall To Dr. Hamilton
Mr. Pearson Died At 98, Oldest In County