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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Sir Robert Walpole has recovered from illness but is advised by physicians to remain at Richmond to avoid relapse, bringing joy to King George II and Britain.
Merged-components note: The poem immediately follows and directly references Sir Robert Walpole's recovery mentioned in the preceding news item, forming a single focused unit on his health.
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On Sir R. W.'s Recovery
Maz'd on Shore the trembling Owners stood,
When a rich Ship was sinking in the Flood.
Jove's aiding Arm the dusky Ether clears,
The Storm still rages, again their Ship appears.
Their Anguish ceases, now no more they grieve,
Their Fears disperse, and they new Joys receive.
So W.'s dang'rous Illness being o'er,
Again he glads Britannia as before.
His Health returning, gives Great George Delight,
And King and Country in one Joy unite.
In the Eclipse the hidden Sun we mourn'd
But soon our Pleasure with his Beams return'd.
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Richmond
Event Date
Sept. 19
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recovery from dangerous illness, advised to stay longer at richmond to prevent relapse
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Sir Robert Walpole has pretty well recovered from his illness but is advised by physicians to remain some time longer at Richmond for fear of a relapse. A poem celebrates his recovery, comparing it to a ship saved from sinking and the sun emerging from eclipse, bringing delight to King George and the country.