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Letter to Editor
March 11, 1831
Constitutional Whig
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
A long-time subscriber to the Whig newspaper complains about neighbors constantly borrowing his copy, which stops him from reading it, and asks to end his subscription unless the borrowing issue is addressed by advising borrowers to wait.
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To THE EDITORS OF THE WHIG.
Gentlemen—More than twelve months past I have been a subscriber to your useful paper: but really the habit of borrowing, so much prevails in my neighborhood, that I think I should not be extravagant were I to say I have had nearly as many applications to borrow it, as there have been days since I subscribed,—and it often happens that I have to stop my business too, to look for the paper (although it be lent out) to save appearances or give offence, which I should not wish to do, nay, I have sometimes had a particular wish to see and explore your columns, but by the time the paper arrives there are perhaps several waiting who are anxious to see it, and of course I being at home surrender it and get engaged in business so that I never read one syllable, nor perhaps ever see the paper again I have often thought you should suggest to borrowers of newspapers the propriety of waiting a little so as to give the owners a chance at least to see your advertisements. Please stop my subscription: and I may hereafter if any thing can be done to prevent the grievance complained of, subscribe again
Yours truly,
W
P. S. If you think proper—you may publish the above after attending to your better judgment.
Gentlemen—More than twelve months past I have been a subscriber to your useful paper: but really the habit of borrowing, so much prevails in my neighborhood, that I think I should not be extravagant were I to say I have had nearly as many applications to borrow it, as there have been days since I subscribed,—and it often happens that I have to stop my business too, to look for the paper (although it be lent out) to save appearances or give offence, which I should not wish to do, nay, I have sometimes had a particular wish to see and explore your columns, but by the time the paper arrives there are perhaps several waiting who are anxious to see it, and of course I being at home surrender it and get engaged in business so that I never read one syllable, nor perhaps ever see the paper again I have often thought you should suggest to borrowers of newspapers the propriety of waiting a little so as to give the owners a chance at least to see your advertisements. Please stop my subscription: and I may hereafter if any thing can be done to prevent the grievance complained of, subscribe again
Yours truly,
W
P. S. If you think proper—you may publish the above after attending to your better judgment.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Social Critique
What themes does it cover?
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Newspaper Borrowing
Subscription Cancellation
Reader Complaint
Borrowing Habits
What entities or persons were involved?
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The Editors Of The Whig
Letter to Editor Details
Author
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Recipient
The Editors Of The Whig
Main Argument
the subscriber complains that neighbors frequently borrow his copy of the whig newspaper, preventing him from reading it himself, and requests to cancel his subscription unless measures are taken to allow owners a chance to read it first.
Notable Details
Mentions Over Twelve Months Of Subscription With Daily Borrowing Requests
Suggests Editors Advise Borrowers To Wait
P.S. Allows Publication At Editors' Discretion