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June 13, 1820
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In 1820, a balloon sent up during the USS Ohio launch lodged in the historic Tree of Liberty near New York, as fate would have it, on a farm occupied by Cato Alexanders; attached note credits William H. Parkhurst.
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New York, June 2.—The balloon, as fate would have it, lodged about 1 o'clock in the branches of a TREE which at the commencement of the revolution, was named "THE TREE of LIBERTY," on the farm formerly owned by one of the most respectable inhabitants, and now occupied by Cato Alexanders, on the great road to the northward, about five miles from this city.
Attached to the balloon, was the following:
"This balloon was made and sent up by William H. Parkhurst, of 83 Fulton street, at the time of the launch of the United States line of battle ship Ohio, from on board the steam boat Franklin. New York, May 30, 1820"
Attached to the balloon, was the following:
"This balloon was made and sent up by William H. Parkhurst, of 83 Fulton street, at the time of the launch of the United States line of battle ship Ohio, from on board the steam boat Franklin. New York, May 30, 1820"
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Fate Providence
What keywords are associated?
Balloon Lodging
Tree Of Liberty
William Parkhurst
Uss Ohio Launch
What entities or persons were involved?
William H. Parkhurst
Cato Alexanders
Where did it happen?
On The Great Road To The Northward, About Five Miles From New York
Story Details
Key Persons
William H. Parkhurst
Cato Alexanders
Location
On The Great Road To The Northward, About Five Miles From New York
Event Date
June 2, 1820
Story Details
A balloon launched on May 30, 1820, from the steam boat Franklin during the launch of the USS Ohio lodged in the Tree of Liberty on Cato Alexanders' farm, with a note identifying maker William H. Parkhurst.