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June 13, 1851
American Telegraph
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
American agent Mr. Stansbury sends specimens of Indian corn bread and flour to Queen Victoria during the Great Fair in London; her Chamberlain thanks him on behalf of the Queen and Prince Albert, who admire it, while Dickens's Household Words advocates its use in England.
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Indian Corn at Windsor Castle.-Mr. Stansbury, one of the American agents to the Great Fair. in Hyde Park, London, sent Queen Victoria some specimens of his country's home-made corn bread, and of the flour of which it was made. In return he received a note from Windsor Castle, in which her Majesty's Chamberlain, Maj. Gen. Bowles. said he had " received commands to thank Mr. Stansbury for the very fine specimens alluded to, and which were much admired by the Queen and Prince Albert." Dickens's Household Words contains an able article advocating the general use of this flour in England.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Indian Corn
Queen Victoria
Great Fair
American Agents
Household Words
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Stansbury
Queen Victoria
Prince Albert
Maj. Gen. Bowles
Where did it happen?
Windsor Castle, Hyde Park, London
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Stansbury
Queen Victoria
Prince Albert
Maj. Gen. Bowles
Location
Windsor Castle, Hyde Park, London
Story Details
Mr. Stansbury sends Indian corn bread and flour to Queen Victoria, receiving thanks from her Chamberlain noting admiration by the Queen and Prince Albert; Dickens's Household Words advocates the flour's use in England.