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Letter to Editor
October 29, 1736
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In a satirical letter dated November 2, 1736, the writer informs 'Worshipful Sir' of posting an advertisement at the courthouse for a 'strayed bleeding heart' from Williamsburg, lost on the last Birth-Night, offering it to the owner with initials and reward. Signed pseudonymously.
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Full Text
November 2, 1736.
Worshipful Sir,
As I am in Duty bound and by the Oath I have taken, to give you Notice of every extraordinary Thing that happens in my Way, I must inform you, that I have this Moment posted up at our Court-house, the following Advertisement, viz.
Strayed from Williamsburg, a Bleeding Heart; Supposed to have lost its Way the last Birth-Night; and now in the Possession of the Subscriber. The right Owner is desired to send the Initial Letters of his or her Name, with a proper Reward, and it shall be forthcoming.
SIEALYPHILDIS.
Worshipful Sir,
As I am in Duty bound and by the Oath I have taken, to give you Notice of every extraordinary Thing that happens in my Way, I must inform you, that I have this Moment posted up at our Court-house, the following Advertisement, viz.
Strayed from Williamsburg, a Bleeding Heart; Supposed to have lost its Way the last Birth-Night; and now in the Possession of the Subscriber. The right Owner is desired to send the Initial Letters of his or her Name, with a proper Reward, and it shall be forthcoming.
SIEALYPHILDIS.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satirical
Comedic
What themes does it cover?
Social Issues
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Bleeding Heart
Strayed Advertisement
Williamsburg
Birth Night
Colonial Satire
What entities or persons were involved?
Siealyphildis
Worshipful Sir
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Siealyphildis
Recipient
Worshipful Sir
Main Argument
reports the posting of a humorous advertisement for a 'strayed bleeding heart' lost from williamsburg on the king's birthday, inviting the owner to claim it with initials and reward.
Notable Details
Metaphorical 'Bleeding Heart' As Strayed Item
Reference To Williamsburg And Last Birth Night
Pseudonymous Signature