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Letter to Editor
September 14, 1787
The New York Packet
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Cornelius Webbers expresses public gratitude to the Governor, artillery officers, and others for visiting his son during his final illness from a wound received at a military review and for honorably interring his remains, alleviating the father's sorrow. New York, September 12, 1787.
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Messrs. Loudon,
Being deeply impressed with gratitude to his Excellency the Governor, the officers of the artillery, and other gentlemen who honored my late son in visiting him while languishing with his wound, which he unfortunately received on the last review day, and interring his remains in a very distinguished manner: I cannot refrain requesting you to insert in your paper, this public acknowledgment of the high sense I entertain of such truly noble and condescending behavior, which not only, in a great degree, alleviates the sorrow for my loss, but fixes in my heart the most lasting respect.
I am, gentlemen, your humble servant,
CORNELIUS WEBBERS.
New-York, September 12, 1787.
Being deeply impressed with gratitude to his Excellency the Governor, the officers of the artillery, and other gentlemen who honored my late son in visiting him while languishing with his wound, which he unfortunately received on the last review day, and interring his remains in a very distinguished manner: I cannot refrain requesting you to insert in your paper, this public acknowledgment of the high sense I entertain of such truly noble and condescending behavior, which not only, in a great degree, alleviates the sorrow for my loss, but fixes in my heart the most lasting respect.
I am, gentlemen, your humble servant,
CORNELIUS WEBBERS.
New-York, September 12, 1787.
What sub-type of article is it?
Emotional
Reflective
What themes does it cover?
Military War
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Gratitude
Military Review
Son Death
Artillery Officers
Governor Honors
New York 1787
What entities or persons were involved?
Cornelius Webbers
Messrs. Loudon
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Cornelius Webbers
Recipient
Messrs. Loudon
Main Argument
public acknowledgment of gratitude for the noble honors given to the writer's deceased son by the governor and artillery officers.
Notable Details
Son's Wound Received On The Last Review Day
Visiting While Languishing
Interring Remains In A Very Distinguished Manner
Alleviates Sorrow For Loss
Fixes Lasting Respect In Heart