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October 12, 1849
The Lancaster Gazette
Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio
What is this article about?
About 25 years after the theft of George Whitefield's arm bones, they were returned via steamer to a Cape Cod minister, as reported by Boston Times.
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Singular Circumstance,—About 25 years ago, the bones of one of the arms of Whitefield, (the celebrated preacher) were stolen away from his remains and nothing was ever heard of this missing relic, until Friday, when a package was received by the last steamer, (the America,) containing the bones, accompanied by a letter directed to a minister of the gospel on Cape Cod.—Boston Times.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Human Interest
What keywords are associated?
Whitefield Bones
Stolen Relic
Returned Package
Cape Cod
Steamer America
What entities or persons were involved?
Whitefield
Where did it happen?
Cape Cod
Filler Details
Topic
Return Of Stolen Arm Bones Of Preacher Whitefield
Location
Cape Cod
Key Persons
Whitefield
Event Details
About 25 years ago, bones of one of Whitefield's arms were stolen from his remains. On Friday, a package containing the bones and a letter was received by the steamer America, addressed to a minister on Cape Cod.