When was it published?

November 25, 1737 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News November 25, 1737

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment, Politics, Celebration

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Edward Barradell, Esq;, Mr. John Harmer, John Clayton, Esq;

Q: What keywords are associated?

Mayor Appointment, St Andrew Festival, City Recorder, Resignation, Celebration

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On St. Andrew's Day last Wednesday, Edward Barradell resigned as mayor of the city, and John Harmer was appointed the new mayor, who hosted an entertainment for officials amid general celebrations. Barradell was appointed city recorder following John Clayton's death.

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Last Wednesday being the Festival of St. Andrew, the Mayor and Aldermen of this City, met at the usual Place, in order to choose their Mayor: Where Edward Barradell, Esq; resigned his Mayoralty, and Mr. John Harmer was immediately invested with the Authority. The new Mayor gave a handsome Entertainment to the Aldermen, and Common Council Men; and the Day was celebrated with a general Joy. And, Edward Barradell, Esq; is appointed Recorder of this City, in the Room of John Clayton, Esq; lately deceased.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Politics Celebration

What keywords are associated?

Mayor Appointment St Andrew Festival City Recorder Resignation Celebration

What entities or persons were involved?

Edward Barradell, Esq; Mr. John Harmer John Clayton, Esq;

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Last Wednesday Being The Festival Of St. Andrew

Key Persons

Edward Barradell, Esq; Mr. John Harmer John Clayton, Esq;

Outcome

edward barradell resigned as mayor and was appointed recorder; john harmer invested as new mayor; day celebrated with entertainment and general joy; john clayton deceased.

Event Details

The Mayor and Aldermen met to choose a new mayor on St. Andrew's Day; Edward Barradell resigned, John Harmer was invested; new mayor entertained Aldermen and Common Council Men; general joy; Barradell appointed Recorder replacing deceased Clayton.