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Domestic News May 6, 1857

The Daily Dispatch

Richmond, Virginia

What is this article about?

The White Sulphur Springs resort in Virginia sold for $300,000 to a group of prominent local gentlemen, who formed a new company led by A. F. D. Gifford as president to enhance its facilities and popularity.

Merged-components note: Reports on the sale of White Sulphur Springs; same topic across pages, sequential reading order; changed label from 'story' to 'domestic_news' as it fits local/national news better.

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The Reported Sale of the White Sulphur Springs, Va., proves to be true. The sum of $300,000 paid for it. The names of the purchasers are: Hon. Jeremiah Morton, of Culpeper; Lieut. Matthew F. Maury, of Washington city; R. H. Maury and Robert C. Stanard, of Richmond city; A. F. D. Gifford, of Chesterfield; James Hunter, of Caroline; Allen T. Caperton, of Monroe; P. P. Dandridge, of Jefferson; John M. Herndon, of Fredericksburg; Richard H. Dulany, of Loudoun; W. Slaughter and A. K. Phillips, of Fredericksburg, and Charles Massey, of Charlottesville.

The White Sulphur Springs

It will be seen from a notice in another column that the White Sulphur Springs has been sold to a number of gentlemen of ample means, and distinguished for their public spirit and enterprise. A new era in this famous establishment, will now commence, which will make it in all probability, in five years, the most popular watering place in America.

We learn that the new company, from which so much is hoped and expected, has been already organized. A F.D. GIFFORD is President, ALLEN T. Caperton Secretary, and Ro H. Maury Treasurer, with an efficient Directory. Mr. Gifford is one of the most energetic and practical men we know. Aided by such colleagues as he has, we are sure that nothing will be left undone that is in their power to promote the comfort of their guests, and to give the locality beauty and grandeur worthy the world renowned White Sulphur Springs

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic

What keywords are associated?

White Sulphur Springs Sale Virginia Watering Place Company Organization

What entities or persons were involved?

Jeremiah Morton Matthew F. Maury R. H. Maury Robert C. Stanard A. F. D. Gifford James Hunter Allen T. Caperton P. P. Dandridge John M. Herndon Richard H. Dulany W. Slaughter A. K. Phillips Charles Massey

Where did it happen?

White Sulphur Springs, Va.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

White Sulphur Springs, Va.

Key Persons

Jeremiah Morton Matthew F. Maury R. H. Maury Robert C. Stanard A. F. D. Gifford James Hunter Allen T. Caperton P. P. Dandridge John M. Herndon Richard H. Dulany W. Slaughter A. K. Phillips Charles Massey

Outcome

sold for $300,000; new company organized with a. f. d. gifford as president, allen t. caperton as secretary, and r. h. maury as treasurer.

Event Details

The White Sulphur Springs has been sold to a group of gentlemen including Hon. Jeremiah Morton of Culpeper, Lieut. Matthew F. Maury of Washington city, and others from various Virginia locations. The new company aims to improve the establishment, making it the most popular watering place in America within five years.

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