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November 18, 1819
Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
William Benbow's letter from New-York on Oct. 9 announces the removal of Thomas Paine's remains to England for honorable reburial, criticizing American neglect of Paine's contributions to independence while praising his merits as an Englishman.
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PAINE'S BONES.
The following is a letter from Mr. Benbow, on the subject:
New-York, Oct. 9.
Sir—In answer to numerous questions relative to the removal of the bones of (as I conceive) the greatest man of the age, in which he lived, who lay in a state of degradation, and whom, as an Englishman, I claim as my countryman:—I have to say, we mean to raise a colossal statue to his memory which will prove to you, in the first place, the value we, as Englishmen, set upon the merits of Mr. Paine; and, on the other hand will prove to you, as Americans, your ingratitude, neglecting, as you have done, the man who had done more, ten times told, than any other person towards emancipating America from British slavery.—However, Mr. Paine's remains are gone to the land where they will be honored—and, being instrumental in the removal, forms one of the happiest periods of my life. I follow him with pleasure, I shall see his remains receive the reward of his merits, which, at least, ought to be given to whom it is due.
WILLIAM BENBOW.
The following is a letter from Mr. Benbow, on the subject:
New-York, Oct. 9.
Sir—In answer to numerous questions relative to the removal of the bones of (as I conceive) the greatest man of the age, in which he lived, who lay in a state of degradation, and whom, as an Englishman, I claim as my countryman:—I have to say, we mean to raise a colossal statue to his memory which will prove to you, in the first place, the value we, as Englishmen, set upon the merits of Mr. Paine; and, on the other hand will prove to you, as Americans, your ingratitude, neglecting, as you have done, the man who had done more, ten times told, than any other person towards emancipating America from British slavery.—However, Mr. Paine's remains are gone to the land where they will be honored—and, being instrumental in the removal, forms one of the happiest periods of my life. I follow him with pleasure, I shall see his remains receive the reward of his merits, which, at least, ought to be given to whom it is due.
WILLIAM BENBOW.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Thomas Paine
Remains Removal
English Honor
American Ingratitude
Colossal Statue
What entities or persons were involved?
William Benbow
Mr. Paine
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
William Benbow
Mr. Paine
Location
New York
Event Date
Oct. 9
Story Details
William Benbow announces the removal of Thomas Paine's degraded remains from America to England for honor, including plans for a colossal statue, criticizing American ingratitude for Paine's role in independence.