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August 11, 1820
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
James Woodruff, 47, died in Fayette, New York, on the 3d ultimo after believing an angel commanded him to drink excessively for nine days without eating. He consumed over a gallon of whiskey daily from a barrel, leading to debilitation. A long-time heavy drinker, he left a wife and children in good circumstances.
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INANITY PRODUCED BY DRINK.
There died, in Fayette, in the state of New York, on the 3d ultimo Mr. James Woodruff, aged 47 years. Previous to his death, he informed his friends, that an Angel had appeared to him, and told him that he must drink, and continue to drink, so as to remain beastly drunk for nine days and nights, without eating, and, if he survived that length of time, that he should finally be saved. He accordingly furnished himself with a barrel of whiskey, of which he partook more than a gallon per day, for the limited number of days, and then expired, being too weak and debilitated to take any nourishment. He had been in the habit of drinking to excess for a number of years. He has left a wife and a number of small children, fortunately in good circumstances.
There died, in Fayette, in the state of New York, on the 3d ultimo Mr. James Woodruff, aged 47 years. Previous to his death, he informed his friends, that an Angel had appeared to him, and told him that he must drink, and continue to drink, so as to remain beastly drunk for nine days and nights, without eating, and, if he survived that length of time, that he should finally be saved. He accordingly furnished himself with a barrel of whiskey, of which he partook more than a gallon per day, for the limited number of days, and then expired, being too weak and debilitated to take any nourishment. He had been in the habit of drinking to excess for a number of years. He has left a wife and a number of small children, fortunately in good circumstances.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Medical Curiosity
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Madness
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Excessive Drinking
Angel Delusion
Death By Alcohol
Whiskey Binge
Salvation Hallucination
What entities or persons were involved?
James Woodruff
Where did it happen?
Fayette, In The State Of New York
Story Details
Key Persons
James Woodruff
Location
Fayette, In The State Of New York
Event Date
3d Ultimo
Story Details
James Woodruff believed an angel instructed him to drink heavily for nine days without eating to achieve salvation; he consumed over a gallon of whiskey daily and died from debilitation.