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Domestic News
July 26, 1817
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Traveler's letter from Lynchburg, Va., July 20, praises Virginia's abundant harvest and describes a gratifying visit to Monticello, received by Col. Randolph amid elegant architecture and scenery.
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Extract of a letter from a traveller in Virginia to the Editors.
"LYNCHBURG, Va. July 20.
This is a delightful country, and may, with some propriety, be called the garden of Virginia. The harvest has been more than usually abundant. In passing through Albemarle, I paid a visit to Monticello; I cannot refrain from expressing the gratification derived from it. Its illustrious owner was from home: he was on a visit to his estate in Bedford. I was received by Col. Randolph, whose polite attentions could not fail making the deepest impression. The building is elegant, both in the architecture and finish, the beauty and taste displayed in the internal decoration, and the sublimity of the surrounding scenery cannot be surpassed. Nature and art appear to have united in its structure and embellishment, and to have presented it to the world as a production of their joint powers."
"LYNCHBURG, Va. July 20.
This is a delightful country, and may, with some propriety, be called the garden of Virginia. The harvest has been more than usually abundant. In passing through Albemarle, I paid a visit to Monticello; I cannot refrain from expressing the gratification derived from it. Its illustrious owner was from home: he was on a visit to his estate in Bedford. I was received by Col. Randolph, whose polite attentions could not fail making the deepest impression. The building is elegant, both in the architecture and finish, the beauty and taste displayed in the internal decoration, and the sublimity of the surrounding scenery cannot be surpassed. Nature and art appear to have united in its structure and embellishment, and to have presented it to the world as a production of their joint powers."
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Lynchburg Virginia
Abundant Harvest
Monticello Visit
Col Randolph
Albemarle
Bedford Estate
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Randolph
Where did it happen?
Lynchburg, Va.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Lynchburg, Va.
Event Date
July 20.
Key Persons
Col. Randolph
Event Details
A traveler describes Lynchburg and Virginia as delightful with an abundant harvest. While passing through Albemarle, the traveler visited Monticello, where the owner was absent visiting his estate in Bedford, and was received by Col. Randolph. The building and scenery are praised for their elegance and beauty.