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Foreign News
April 23, 1767
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Severe frost and snow in Cheshire, England, caused deaths, stranded travelers, and hardship for locals and animals as of January 31.
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Full Text
Extract of a letter from Disley, in Cheshire, Jan. 31.
"Thank God the frost is gone, or I do not know what would have become of us. We have had a vast deal of snow, and wanted the snow shoes of the Icelanders to enable us to look after our sheep. Near Buxton a man was found dead; the Chesterfield postboy was lost in the snow; and at Kettlesham some cottagers had their doors blocked up, and burnt their bedstocks before they were relieved. The London stage, that used to carry eighteen passengers, came to Macclesfield without one person in it, after having been dug out of the snow by labourers. Our roads were opened at the expense of the worthy Mr. Wright. But the poor birds have suffered most; last Tuesday two crows fell upon a magpie, which they killed and devoured in the sight of many people."
"Thank God the frost is gone, or I do not know what would have become of us. We have had a vast deal of snow, and wanted the snow shoes of the Icelanders to enable us to look after our sheep. Near Buxton a man was found dead; the Chesterfield postboy was lost in the snow; and at Kettlesham some cottagers had their doors blocked up, and burnt their bedstocks before they were relieved. The London stage, that used to carry eighteen passengers, came to Macclesfield without one person in it, after having been dug out of the snow by labourers. Our roads were opened at the expense of the worthy Mr. Wright. But the poor birds have suffered most; last Tuesday two crows fell upon a magpie, which they killed and devoured in the sight of many people."
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
What keywords are associated?
Severe Snow
Frost Cheshire
Man Dead Buxton
Postboy Lost
Cottagers Blocked
London Stage Snow
Birds Suffering
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Wright
Where did it happen?
Disley, In Cheshire
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Disley, In Cheshire
Event Date
Jan. 31
Key Persons
Mr. Wright
Outcome
a man found dead near buxton; chesterfield postboy lost in the snow; cottagers at kettlesham blocked in and burning bedstocks; london stage dug out empty; birds suffering, crows killing and devouring a magpie.
Event Details
Severe frost and heavy snow in Cheshire area led to difficulties in tending sheep, blocked roads, stranded vehicles, and animal distress; frost has now ended.