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Literary
February 28, 1828
The Litchfield County Post
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Dr. Howe possesses Lord Byron's helmet, given by Byron before his death to a young Greek who later died in an expedition, and Byron's sword, now owned by Mr. Miller. Mr. Stuyvesant and Dr. Howe brought two lively Greek boys in native costume, given by their mothers. -N. Y. Spec.
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Dr. Howe has in his possession the helmet of Lord Byron. It is surmounted with a crest and plume; on a plate in front, the arms of the Byrons are attached in embossed silver. It was given by Byron, just before his death, to a young Greek who was in his family. The latter perished in an expedition. The sword belonging formerly to Lord Byron, is also in Mr. Howe's custody. Mr. Miller to whom it now belongs, purchased it at auction. Mr. Stuyvesant and Dr. Howe have brought with them two Greek boys, in their native costume. They are very lively and intelligent. Their mothers gave them to the gentlemen above mentioned.-N. Y. Spec.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Death Mortality
War Peace
What keywords are associated?
Lord Byron
Helmet
Sword
Greek Boys
Expedition
What entities or persons were involved?
N. Y. Spec.
Literary Details
Author
N. Y. Spec.
Subject
Lord Byron's Helmet And Sword; Greek Boys
Key Lines
It Was Given By Byron, Just Before His Death, To A Young Greek Who Was In His Family. The Latter Perished In An Expedition.
Mr. Stuyvesant And Dr. Howe Have Brought With Them Two Greek Boys, In Their Native Costume.