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August 7, 1826
The Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
In New York, mechanics Seguin and Morriss won half of a $20,000 lottery prize by pooling $3 notes for a ticket. The other half went to two young men, a gentleman, and two servants; most have claimed their shares.
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One half of the ticket which drew the $20,000 prize in the Literature Lottery was held by Messrs. Seguin and Morriss, industrious mechanics in Water street near Coenties slip. It appears that each having a three dollar note of the Tradesmens Bank, agreed on Wednesday morning to purchase two halves of tickets in the Lottery, and divide the profits. The remainder of the prize was owned in this city, viz—one quarter by two young gentlemen, one of whom drew last January, one quarter of a $100,000 prize, one eighth by a gentleman, and the other eighth by two servants. The fortunate holders of all except the one eighth, have received their money at the office of Cuming's, successor to Allen's, of whom they purchased the ticket.
[N. Y. E. Post.]
One half of the ticket which drew the $20,000 prize in the Literature Lottery was held by Messrs. Seguin and Morriss, industrious mechanics in Water street near Coenties slip. It appears that each having a three dollar note of the Tradesmens Bank, agreed on Wednesday morning to purchase two halves of tickets in the Lottery, and divide the profits. The remainder of the prize was owned in this city, viz—one quarter by two young gentlemen, one of whom drew last January, one quarter of a $100,000 prize, one eighth by a gentleman, and the other eighth by two servants. The fortunate holders of all except the one eighth, have received their money at the office of Cuming's, successor to Allen's, of whom they purchased the ticket.
[N. Y. E. Post.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Lottery Prize
$20,000 Win
Ticket Holders
Fortune Division
What entities or persons were involved?
Messrs. Seguin And Morriss
Two Young Gentlemen
A Gentleman
Two Servants
Where did it happen?
Water Street Near Coenties Slip, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Messrs. Seguin And Morriss
Two Young Gentlemen
A Gentleman
Two Servants
Location
Water Street Near Coenties Slip, New York
Event Date
Wednesday Morning
Story Details
Messrs. Seguin and Morriss, mechanics, bought half a lottery ticket with $3 notes and won $20,000. The other half was divided among two young gentlemen (one previously won $100,000), a gentleman, and two servants. Most have received their shares from Cuming's office.