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Letter to Editor
February 1, 1810
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In a 1810 letter to the Richmond Enquirer, J.P. submits a waistcoat pattern sample from Mrs. R.G.'s Dumfries, VA, domestic manufactory, lauding her spinning, dyeing, and weaving skills, her teaching of apprentices, and calling for promotion of such patriotic efforts.
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The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, FEBRUARY 1, 1810
TO THE EDITOR.
SIR,
For the examination, and if you please, admiration of yourself and all other Enquirers, I send a waistcoat pattern, a sample from the domestic manufactory of Mrs. R. G. of Dumfries, Virginia.
The fine taste genius of this amiable truly accomplished Lady, added to the laudable ambition to excel, has already effected the respectable degree of advancement in the art, trade and mystery of spinning, dying & weaving, of which this article is a specimen.
The skill thus acquired, is by Mrs. G. not only imparted to all her domestics, but taught to a number of young female apprentices, who are by her educating ('tis hoped) to much future usefulness.
Lend your pen to laud the praise of such, and make the press preach like merit into fashion: Thereby will you deserve well of your country, "and inter alios." receive the plaudits of your ob't servant,
J. P.
If—This handsome piece of work, in imitation of Swansdown, may be seen at this Office—along with a specimen, made from the wool of native sheep, and spun and woven by a Virginian.
RICHMOND, FEBRUARY 1, 1810
TO THE EDITOR.
SIR,
For the examination, and if you please, admiration of yourself and all other Enquirers, I send a waistcoat pattern, a sample from the domestic manufactory of Mrs. R. G. of Dumfries, Virginia.
The fine taste genius of this amiable truly accomplished Lady, added to the laudable ambition to excel, has already effected the respectable degree of advancement in the art, trade and mystery of spinning, dying & weaving, of which this article is a specimen.
The skill thus acquired, is by Mrs. G. not only imparted to all her domestics, but taught to a number of young female apprentices, who are by her educating ('tis hoped) to much future usefulness.
Lend your pen to laud the praise of such, and make the press preach like merit into fashion: Thereby will you deserve well of your country, "and inter alios." receive the plaudits of your ob't servant,
J. P.
If—This handsome piece of work, in imitation of Swansdown, may be seen at this Office—along with a specimen, made from the wool of native sheep, and spun and woven by a Virginian.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Informative
Ethical Moral
What themes does it cover?
Commerce Trade
Education
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Domestic Manufacturing
Spinning Weaving
Virginia Wool
Women Apprentices
Home Industry
What entities or persons were involved?
J. P.
The Editor
Letter to Editor Details
Author
J. P.
Recipient
The Editor
Main Argument
praises mrs. r. g. of dumfries, virginia, for her skills in domestic spinning, dyeing, and weaving, as demonstrated by a waistcoat pattern sample, and urges the editor to promote such efforts to encourage similar merit in fashion and usefulness.
Notable Details
Waistcoat Pattern In Imitation Of Swansdown
Made From Wool Of Native Sheep
Spun And Woven By A Virginian
Taught To Domestics And Young Female Apprentices