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May 17, 1852
Richmond Daily Times
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
An anecdote praises Amos Kendall for cleverly naming a new post office 'Hartshorn' in an upper county of the state, between localities called 'Polecat' and 'Stinking Quarter', after locals petitioned him during his time as Postmaster General.
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A Good Thing From Amos Kendall.—It has not been often that we have heard any thing good of Amos: but an anecdote is related of him that we think will pass.
Whilst he was Postmaster General, the people of one of the upper counties of this State petitioned for the establishment of a new Post Office, to be located between two localities called by the rather odious names of 'Polecat' and 'Stinking Quarter.' The applicants being unable to agree among themselves as to the name of their new post office, referred that point to Mr. Kendall.—
He promptly established the office, and called it 'Hartshorn,'
Whilst he was Postmaster General, the people of one of the upper counties of this State petitioned for the establishment of a new Post Office, to be located between two localities called by the rather odious names of 'Polecat' and 'Stinking Quarter.' The applicants being unable to agree among themselves as to the name of their new post office, referred that point to Mr. Kendall.—
He promptly established the office, and called it 'Hartshorn,'
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Amos Kendall
Post Office
Naming
Polecat
Stinking Quarter
Hartshorn
What entities or persons were involved?
Amos Kendall
Where did it happen?
One Of The Upper Counties Of This State, Between 'Polecat' And 'Stinking Quarter'
Story Details
Key Persons
Amos Kendall
Location
One Of The Upper Counties Of This State, Between 'Polecat' And 'Stinking Quarter'
Event Date
Whilst He Was Postmaster General
Story Details
The people petitioned for a new post office between 'Polecat' and 'Stinking Quarter', unable to agree on a name, so they referred it to Amos Kendall, who established it and named it 'Hartshorn'.