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Domestic News November 27, 1833

The Arkansas Advocate

Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas

What is this article about?

Rumors circulate at headquarters of a funds deficiency in the Post Office Department, reported in the Virginia Political Arena as the prevailing topic in the city, with varying estimates of the amount. The Intelligencer endorses the report but provides no details on the sum.

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There are rumors at head quarters, of a deficiency of funds in the Post Office Department. The following paragraph is from the Virginia Political Arena.

"The rumors in relation to the Post Office Department begin to assume a definite form. The District papers are silent on the subject; but from various sources we learn. that the insolvency of the establishment is the prevailing topic of conversation in the city." The deficiency is variously estimated.

The Intelligencer endorses the report that there is a deficiency, but says nothing of the amount.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic

What keywords are associated?

Post Office Deficiency Funds Shortage Rumors Insolvency Virginia Political Arena Intelligencer

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Outcome

deficiency variously estimated; no specific amount reported.

Event Details

Rumors of a deficiency of funds in the Post Office Department are circulating at headquarters and becoming definite, with insolvency as the prevailing topic of conversation in the city, as reported in the Virginia Political Arena. The Intelligencer endorses the report of a deficiency but provides no amount.

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