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October 22, 1833
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
The wife of Charles Brown in Plymouth receives a letter from him via stage driver, enclosing $5, a pencil case, bills to collect, and hinting at suicide with his remaining penknife. The envelope is marked 'Paid to Providence' with no origin indicated.
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OCR Quality
95%
Excellent
Full Text
Brown, Again.—We learn from the Traveller that the wife of Charles Brown, who resides in Plymouth, on Friday evening received from him a letter in which were enclosed a $5 note, a pencil case, and two or three bills against individuals to be collected for her benefit. He intimated that he had little else left but a penknife which he might soon have use for. The letter was received through the hands of the stage driver and contained no mark to indicate the place where it was written, though above the superscription appeared "Paid to Providence".
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What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Fate Providence
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Charles Brown
Suicide Hint
Providence Letter
Plymouth
Stage Driver
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Brown
Where did it happen?
Plymouth
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles Brown
Location
Plymouth
Event Date
Friday Evening
Story Details
Charles Brown's wife receives a letter from him containing money, items, and bills, with a hint that he may use his penknife on himself soon; the letter is unmarked but labeled 'Paid to Providence'.