When was it published?

August 19, 1775 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News August 19, 1775

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Boston Destruction, Family Distress, Civilian Suffering, Impending Disaster

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

A Boston tradesman writes on April 23 of fearing the city's destruction before Captain Brown's return, describing his sick mother, pregnant wife, five wretched children, and widespread parental distress.

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The following is literally the conclusion of a letter from a tradesman at Boston, dated April 23d: "Perhaps this is the last letter you will receive from me; for, before the return of Captain Brown, I may be buried in the ashes of Boston, should not a pitying Providence interfere, and save it from destruction. I have a sick mother, a lying-in wife, and five children, all completely wretched. It would soften the most brutal nature to behold children crying to their parents, and mothers weeping over their children."

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Economic

What keywords are associated?

Boston Destruction Family Distress Civilian Suffering Impending Disaster

What entities or persons were involved?

Tradesman Captain Brown

Where did it happen?

Boston

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Boston

Event Date

April 23d

Key Persons

Tradesman Captain Brown

Outcome

family in wretched conditions; widespread distress among children and mothers; fear of city's destruction by fire.

Event Details

Conclusion of a letter from a Boston tradesman expressing fear of being buried in the ashes of Boston before Captain Brown's return, unless Providence intervenes; describes his sick mother, lying-in wife, and five wretched children, and the sight of crying children and weeping mothers.