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Letter to Editor
September 27, 1810
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A citizen reflects on the devastation from Monday night's fire, emphasizing the uncertainty of life and praising the community's orderly response, particularly the humane actions of actors Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Cone, and Master Barrett, who deserve thanks despite being reviled.
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COMMUNICATION.
Mr. Editor,
Every one who beheld the devastation, caused by Monday night's conflagration, must, while he feels for the loss of his fellow citizens, be led to reflect upon the uncertainty of all human affairs. It was a few moments before a scene of quiet and safety: now exhibited a spectacle of horror and danger. What had cost men the labor and toils of years, was in a very short time entirely destroyed. The people in general behaved themselves well: and some individuals acted with that energy and industry which became them, as christians and as men. I was happy to see that some of those men who are thought by some to be a nuisance to society, act with such vigor and activity as did themselves much credit and their fellow men much good. Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Cone, and Master Barrett, distinguished themselves as the most humane and active amongst us. And tho' reviled by some as the most wicked of men, because actors, they acted, on this occasion as Christianity directs and virtue requires. Considering they were as strangers in the place, they certainly are entitled to the thanks of suffering individuals, and of the inhabitants in general.
A CITIZEN.
Mr. Editor,
Every one who beheld the devastation, caused by Monday night's conflagration, must, while he feels for the loss of his fellow citizens, be led to reflect upon the uncertainty of all human affairs. It was a few moments before a scene of quiet and safety: now exhibited a spectacle of horror and danger. What had cost men the labor and toils of years, was in a very short time entirely destroyed. The people in general behaved themselves well: and some individuals acted with that energy and industry which became them, as christians and as men. I was happy to see that some of those men who are thought by some to be a nuisance to society, act with such vigor and activity as did themselves much credit and their fellow men much good. Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Cone, and Master Barrett, distinguished themselves as the most humane and active amongst us. And tho' reviled by some as the most wicked of men, because actors, they acted, on this occasion as Christianity directs and virtue requires. Considering they were as strangers in the place, they certainly are entitled to the thanks of suffering individuals, and of the inhabitants in general.
A CITIZEN.
What sub-type of article is it?
Reflective
Emotional
Social Critique
What themes does it cover?
Morality
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Fire Devastation
Community Response
Actors Praise
Christian Virtue
Societal Nuisance
What entities or persons were involved?
A Citizen
Mr. Editor
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A Citizen
Recipient
Mr. Editor
Main Argument
the recent fire highlights life's uncertainties and the commendable behavior of the community, especially actors who acted with christian virtue and deserve thanks.
Notable Details
Praises Actors Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Cone, And Master Barrett For Humane Actions Despite Being Seen As Societal Nuisances
References Christian And Virtuous Behavior