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Story
April 11, 1831
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A gentleman from Virginia purchases a half-ticket in the Connecticut Lottery No. 9 for 1831 at Cook's Office, unknowingly buying a winner that draws $3000 on the 5th inst., sold on the 7th.
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Up A handsome Prize!—A half ticket in the Connecticut Lottery, No 9. for 1831, drawn on the 5th inst. having on it the combination numbers 17, 35, 40, &c. entitled to the handsome Prize of $3000 dollars! was sold at COOK'S Office on the 7th, to a gentleman from Virginia. Having mentioned to this gentleman that one half ticket in this Lottery, remained unsold, & the drawing expected the next day, he directed it to be laid by for him, without taking the numbers, or the name of the Lottery, and on his calling the next evening I had the satisfaction of communicating the pleasing intelligence that his No. had drawn the above Prize, and handing him the ticket.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Lottery Win
Connecticut Lottery
Virginia Gentleman
Lucky Purchase
Prize Ticket
What entities or persons were involved?
Gentleman From Virginia
Where did it happen?
Cook's Office
Story Details
Key Persons
Gentleman From Virginia
Location
Cook's Office
Event Date
1831, Drawn On The 5th Inst., Sold On The 7th
Story Details
A half-ticket in the Connecticut Lottery No. 9 for 1831, drawn on the 5th, wins $3000 and is sold on the 7th to a Virginia gentleman at Cook's Office; he also reserves another unsold half-ticket which wins the same prize the next day.