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Domestic News
December 10, 1862
The Daily Green Mountain Freeman
Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
In Cavendish, a 9-year-old daughter of Quartermaster General Davis died from injuries sustained when struck by a log during a sledding operation in the woods, accompanied by employee Mr. Gould.
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Fatal Accident.
A correspondent of Cavendish gives us the particulars of a fatal accident which occurred in that place, on Friday last, to a little daughter, aged about nine years, of Quartermaster General Davis. Mr. Gould, who was in the employ of General Davis accompanied by the General's daughter, went into a wood not far from the residence, loaded a log upon a sled, and started for home. The little girl unfortunately getting too near the log was struck by it such a manner as to inflict injuries which caused her death in a few hours. — Rutland Herald.
A correspondent of Cavendish gives us the particulars of a fatal accident which occurred in that place, on Friday last, to a little daughter, aged about nine years, of Quartermaster General Davis. Mr. Gould, who was in the employ of General Davis accompanied by the General's daughter, went into a wood not far from the residence, loaded a log upon a sled, and started for home. The little girl unfortunately getting too near the log was struck by it such a manner as to inflict injuries which caused her death in a few hours. — Rutland Herald.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Fatal Accident
Cavendish
Logging Accident
Child Death
General Davis
What entities or persons were involved?
Quartermaster General Davis
Mr. Gould
General's Daughter
Where did it happen?
Cavendish
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Cavendish
Event Date
On Friday Last
Key Persons
Quartermaster General Davis
Mr. Gould
General's Daughter
Outcome
the girl died in a few hours from injuries inflicted by the log.
Event Details
Mr. Gould, employed by General Davis, accompanied by the General's 9-year-old daughter, loaded a log onto a sled in a nearby wood and started for home. The girl got too near the log and was struck, causing fatal injuries.