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Editorial
July 12, 1813
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
A satirical letter to General Dearborn from M. A. RRY DI, humorously advising on managing 'hystericks' based on Gen. Lewis's letter, suggesting avoidance of scalps, gunpowder, and sea-sickness.
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Full Text
To General Dearborn.
Sir—From what Gen. Lewis says in his letter, that you relapse on the least agitation of mind, I take it you have got the hystericks—You need not be frightened, for they won't kill you at least not very soon: I have had them ever since I was fifteen, and have lived to be a grandmother—but there is no cure for them; yet I can tell you how by being careful, you can go a good way to keep them off:—Never carry a dried human scalp about you, and keep out of the way of the smell of gun-powder—they also are apt to follow after sea-sickness, especially on fresh water.
Yours to serve,
M. A. RRY DI
Sir—From what Gen. Lewis says in his letter, that you relapse on the least agitation of mind, I take it you have got the hystericks—You need not be frightened, for they won't kill you at least not very soon: I have had them ever since I was fifteen, and have lived to be a grandmother—but there is no cure for them; yet I can tell you how by being careful, you can go a good way to keep them off:—Never carry a dried human scalp about you, and keep out of the way of the smell of gun-powder—they also are apt to follow after sea-sickness, especially on fresh water.
Yours to serve,
M. A. RRY DI
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Hysterics
Satire
General Dearborn
Military Mockery
Gunpowder
Sea Sickness
What entities or persons were involved?
General Dearborn
Gen. Lewis
M. A. Rry Di
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Satirical Advice On Managing Hysterics
Stance / Tone
Humorous And Mocking
Key Figures
General Dearborn
Gen. Lewis
M. A. Rry Di
Key Arguments
Hysterics Are Not Immediately Fatal
Avoid Carrying Dried Human Scalps
Stay Away From Gunpowder Smell
Hysterics Can Follow Sea Sickness Especially On Fresh Water