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Story December 20, 1831

Rhode Island American And Gazette

Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

What is this article about?

The wife of John Musters, formerly Miss Chaworth and Lord Byron's first love, died in a mob attack that burned Colwick Hall. The article reflects mournfully on the tragic deaths of several figures connected to Byron, including his 'Page' from Lara, Lady Caroline Lamb, and Shelley, quoting Mrs. Hemans' poem on reunion in the afterlife.

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Byron's First Love.-We notice from the English papers, that the lady of John Musters, Esq. (formerly Miss Chaworth, Byron's earliest love) lost her life in an attack by the mob at Colwick Hall, the seat of her husband, which was set on fire in two places, and the furniture destroyed.

It is mournful to reflect, how many connected with the history of the noble Bard, have died tragical deaths--his 'Page,' immortalized in his tale of Lara, Lady Caroline Lamb, Shelley, and his first love!' The beautiful sentiments of Mrs. Hemans on the Grave of Korner naturally occur on such an occasion, to those who believe and hope in a future--

Have they not met ere now? So let those trust Who meet for moments, but to part for years-- And weep, watch, pray, to keep back dust from dust, And love, where love is but a fount of tears!

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography Tragedy Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Tragedy Misfortune Fate Providence

What keywords are associated?

Byron First Love Tragic Death Mob Attack Colwick Hall Byron Associates

What entities or persons were involved?

Byron Miss Chaworth John Musters Lady Caroline Lamb Shelley

Where did it happen?

Colwick Hall

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Key Persons

Byron Miss Chaworth John Musters Lady Caroline Lamb Shelley

Location

Colwick Hall

Story Details

Miss Chaworth, Byron's first love and wife of John Musters, dies in a mob attack that sets fire to Colwick Hall; reflection on tragic deaths of Byron associates including his 'Page,' Lady Caroline Lamb, and Shelley, with poetic hope of afterlife reunion.

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