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Domestic News
January 5, 1815
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Salem, 586 British prisoners on a prison ship received a generous Christmas meal of roast beef and plum pudding, provided by sympathizers, filling them with gratitude during the holiday season.
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SALEM, Dec. 27.
"In glad light up a smile in the aspect of woe."
The number of British prisoners on board the prison ship in this town is 586. At this season of general festivity and holiday joy in their own country, and throughout Europe the hand of sympathy and generosity has reached even them, in their bonds: and yesterday they sat down to tables loaded with roast beef, plum-puddings, and other good things which distinguish the Christmas: their hearts filled with gratitude to those who had enabled them thus pleasantly, to commemorate the day of "good tidings of great joy—which shall be to all people"
Gaz.
"In glad light up a smile in the aspect of woe."
The number of British prisoners on board the prison ship in this town is 586. At this season of general festivity and holiday joy in their own country, and throughout Europe the hand of sympathy and generosity has reached even them, in their bonds: and yesterday they sat down to tables loaded with roast beef, plum-puddings, and other good things which distinguish the Christmas: their hearts filled with gratitude to those who had enabled them thus pleasantly, to commemorate the day of "good tidings of great joy—which shall be to all people"
Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Charity Or Relief
What keywords are associated?
British Prisoners
Prison Ship
Christmas Meal
Salem
Holiday Celebration
Where did it happen?
Salem
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Salem
Event Date
Dec. 27
Outcome
prisoners enjoyed a festive christmas meal and expressed gratitude.
Event Details
586 British prisoners on a prison ship in Salem were provided with a holiday meal including roast beef and plum pudding by sympathizers, allowing them to celebrate Christmas pleasantly despite their captivity.