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Letter to Editor
March 29, 1838
Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser
Staunton, Virginia
What is this article about?
A citizen addresses the people of North Mountain, highlighting that a new road is too narrow and extended by 200 yards, increasing travel distance. Urges action at March Court to rectify it, criticizing the individual who altered the road twice for personal gain.
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OCR Quality
98%
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Full Text
To the People of the North Mountain.
Permit me to call your attention to the subject of the new road. You are all apprised that the road is too narrow, and that the distance has been increased two hundred yards, which will make a difference of several miles in the course of a year. Do you intend to let this matter rest here? I hope not. It is well known that the individual who has had the change made, never has made any sacrifice to the public good : but on the other hand, has made the public interest to succumb to him, by having this very road changed twice to suit his views. I now suggest to you to take such steps at the March Court as will ensure a change in the road.
A CITIZEN.
Permit me to call your attention to the subject of the new road. You are all apprised that the road is too narrow, and that the distance has been increased two hundred yards, which will make a difference of several miles in the course of a year. Do you intend to let this matter rest here? I hope not. It is well known that the individual who has had the change made, never has made any sacrifice to the public good : but on the other hand, has made the public interest to succumb to him, by having this very road changed twice to suit his views. I now suggest to you to take such steps at the March Court as will ensure a change in the road.
A CITIZEN.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
New Road
North Mountain
Road Change
Public Good
March Court
What entities or persons were involved?
A Citizen
To The People Of The North Mountain
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A Citizen
Recipient
To The People Of The North Mountain
Main Argument
the new road is too narrow and extended by 200 yards, increasing annual travel by several miles; citizens should act at march court to change it, as the responsible individual has prioritized personal views over public good by altering the road twice before.
Notable Details
Road Increased Two Hundred Yards
Difference Of Several Miles In The Course Of A Year
Changed Twice To Suit His Views
March Court