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January 30, 1821
The Alexandrian: A Commercial, Agricultural And Literary Journal
Alexandria, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Templeton, Mass., Rev. Mr. Willington received an enormous 35-cord pine wood load via a 42x12-ft sled pulled by 78 yoke of cattle as a generous donation. Recalls similar $100 challenge gift to a Keene minister years prior.
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A LARGE LOAD OF WOOD.
KEENE, (N. H.) JAN. 10. The Rev. Mr. Willington of Templeton, Mass. was presented on Tuesday last, with a single load of pine wood, which measured full thirty five cords! The sled was 42 feet in length, and 12 feet in breadth, and was drawn by 78 yoke of cattle. One individual agreed to give as much wood as another would carry away at one load. There is in general little danger of clergymen amassing great wealth by this method of "provoking great wealth." We recollect a similar instance in this town many years since. One individual declined to make a donation, in a certain case, but observed that he would cover as much money as the other would lay down, and send it to their minister--The sum of 100 dollars was immediately planked, and within 15 minutes put into the hands of the minister.
KEENE, (N. H.) JAN. 10. The Rev. Mr. Willington of Templeton, Mass. was presented on Tuesday last, with a single load of pine wood, which measured full thirty five cords! The sled was 42 feet in length, and 12 feet in breadth, and was drawn by 78 yoke of cattle. One individual agreed to give as much wood as another would carry away at one load. There is in general little danger of clergymen amassing great wealth by this method of "provoking great wealth." We recollect a similar instance in this town many years since. One individual declined to make a donation, in a certain case, but observed that he would cover as much money as the other would lay down, and send it to their minister--The sum of 100 dollars was immediately planked, and within 15 minutes put into the hands of the minister.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Wood Donation
Clergyman Gift
Large Sled
Cattle Team
Money Donation
Minister Support
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Mr. Willington
Where did it happen?
Templeton, Mass.; Keene, N.H.
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Mr. Willington
Location
Templeton, Mass.; Keene, N.H.
Event Date
Tuesday Last
Story Details
Rev. Mr. Willington of Templeton, Mass., received a 35-cord load of pine wood on a 42-foot by 12-foot sled drawn by 78 yoke of cattle, following an offer to match another's load. Similar past event in Keene: $100 donated to minister after challenge to cover money laid down.