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Domestic News
May 16, 1823
American Watchman And Delaware Advertiser
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
Mr. Henry Mitchell of Flushing, Queen's County, harvested eight barrels of Long-Island Pippins from one tree last fall; six barrels sold in Liverpool yielded $133 in British sovereigns, highlighting the fruit's global fame and cultivation value.
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Long-Island Pippins.-- We are informed that Mr. Henry Mitchell, of Flushing, Queen's county, gathered last fall from one tree, eight barrels of apples, six barrels of which were sent to Liverpool by one of the line of packets as an adventure. The Captain was requested to return him the proceeds, in British sovereigns, thirty of which, amounting to one hundred dollars thirty three cents, were lately paid over to Mr. M. exclusive of freight and commissions! Such is the celebrity of Long-Island Pippins throughout the world, and so important is the cultivation of good fruit.
Statesman.
Statesman.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Long Island Pippins
Apple Harvest
Flushing
Apple Export
British Sovereigns
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Henry Mitchell
Where did it happen?
Flushing, Queen's County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Flushing, Queen's County
Event Date
Last Fall
Key Persons
Mr. Henry Mitchell
Outcome
thirty british sovereigns amounting to one hundred dollars thirty three cents paid over to mr. m. exclusive of freight and commissions
Event Details
Mr. Henry Mitchell gathered eight barrels of apples from one tree, sent six barrels to Liverpool by packet, and received proceeds in British sovereigns.