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Letter to Editor
July 27, 1847
The State Guard
Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama
What is this article about?
In Coosa County, Alabama, on July 18, 1847, Simeon Chapman's only son drowned while playing at Mr. Morrison's mill pond on Hatcha Creek. The letter notes Chapman will remain home briefly but continue his run for Tax Collector.
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COOSA COUNTY, ALA.,
July 20, 1847.
MR. Harpy-There was quite an unfortunate circumstance took place in this neighborhood on Saturday, 18th inst. The only son of Simeon Chapman, was drowned whilst he and another boy were playing about the Mill Pond of Mr. Morrison, on Hatcha Creek. This circumstance may keep Mr. Chapman at home for several days, and it may be rumored that he has declined running for Tax Collector, but such will not be the case, for he will run through if he lives.
Yours respectfully.
July 20, 1847.
MR. Harpy-There was quite an unfortunate circumstance took place in this neighborhood on Saturday, 18th inst. The only son of Simeon Chapman, was drowned whilst he and another boy were playing about the Mill Pond of Mr. Morrison, on Hatcha Creek. This circumstance may keep Mr. Chapman at home for several days, and it may be rumored that he has declined running for Tax Collector, but such will not be the case, for he will run through if he lives.
Yours respectfully.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Drowning
Simeon Chapman
Tax Collector
Coosa County
Mill Pond
Hatcha Creek
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Harpy
Letter to Editor Details
Recipient
Mr. Harpy
Main Argument
reports the drowning of simeon chapman's son on july 18, 1847, and states that chapman will continue running for tax collector despite the incident.
Notable Details
Drowning Occurred At Mr. Morrison's Mill Pond On Hatcha Creek
Chapman Expected To Be At Home For Several Days But Will Persist In Candidacy If He Lives