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Domestic News
August 28, 1833
Republican Herald
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
The President of the United States returned yesterday from Rip Raps with improved health, thanks to Captain Mitchell and the Steamboat Columbia, which detoured from its Baltimore-Washington route and completed the 230-mile voyage to Washington in 19 hours.
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The President of the United States returned yesterday from the Rip Raps—his health and strength much recruited. He was indebted to the politeness of Captain Mitchell, and the owners of the Steamboat Columbia, (which deviated from its route between Baltimore and Washington to afford him the comforts of its spacious decks and cabin, and its expedition) for a very agreeable voyage in going and returning from the Rip Raps. This fine boat made the voyage from the Rip Raps to Washington, a distance of 230 miles in 19 hours—Globe.
What sub-type of article is it?
Arrival Departure
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
President Return
Rip Raps
Steamboat Columbia
Captain Mitchell
Fast Voyage
What entities or persons were involved?
President Of The United States
Captain Mitchell
Where did it happen?
Rip Raps
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Rip Raps
Event Date
Yesterday
Key Persons
President Of The United States
Captain Mitchell
Outcome
health and strength much recruited; agreeable voyage; 230 miles in 19 hours
Event Details
The President returned from Rip Raps via the Steamboat Columbia, which deviated from its Baltimore-Washington route to provide comforts and made the trip expeditiously.