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June 24, 1847
Watchman And Observer
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
A Baltimore merchant thought dead is transported in a coffin to a neighboring city, where he is discovered alive upon opening, revived briefly, and dies two days later, shocking his family.
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SINGULAR AND DISTRESSING AFFAIR.
A highly respectable gentleman of Baltimore city, who transacted a mercantile business on the wharf, was taken sick and died, as was supposed, a short time since. Being a native of an adjoining city, his wife and friends desired to inter his remains there, and his body was accordingly placed in a coffin and conveyed to that city.
When the coffin arrived, it was opened, in order to transfer the remains to a more suitable one which had been prepared for final interment. When the lid was removed, the body was found lying upon the face, which, upon examination, was bruised. A moisture was observed upon the skin, and on a close examination it was found that the vital spark had not as yet fled. All the restoratives that the best medical skill could devise were used, and the man was actually revived, and lived for two days afterwards, before the "spirit departed unto him that gave it." No doubt was entertained here of the decease, and the feelings of relatives and friends at such a discovery cannot be for a moment imagined.
Philadelphia Ledger.
A highly respectable gentleman of Baltimore city, who transacted a mercantile business on the wharf, was taken sick and died, as was supposed, a short time since. Being a native of an adjoining city, his wife and friends desired to inter his remains there, and his body was accordingly placed in a coffin and conveyed to that city.
When the coffin arrived, it was opened, in order to transfer the remains to a more suitable one which had been prepared for final interment. When the lid was removed, the body was found lying upon the face, which, upon examination, was bruised. A moisture was observed upon the skin, and on a close examination it was found that the vital spark had not as yet fled. All the restoratives that the best medical skill could devise were used, and the man was actually revived, and lived for two days afterwards, before the "spirit departed unto him that gave it." No doubt was entertained here of the decease, and the feelings of relatives and friends at such a discovery cannot be for a moment imagined.
Philadelphia Ledger.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Premature Burial
Coffin Revival
Baltimore Merchant
Medical Recovery
Where did it happen?
Baltimore City And Adjoining City
Story Details
Location
Baltimore City And Adjoining City
Event Date
A Short Time Since
Story Details
A respectable Baltimore merchant dies suddenly and is placed in a coffin for transport to his native adjoining city. Upon opening the coffin, he is found alive with bruises and moisture on his skin, revived by medical aid, and lives two more days before dying.