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July 12, 1863
Winchester Army Bulletin
Winchester, Franklin County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
In Winchester, Gen. McCook's staff officers search for a vacant house for headquarters. A local gentleman evasively claims ignorance of any available homes, only to discover McCook has occupied his own large, empty mansion upon returning home.
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House Hunting in Winchester.
When Gen. McCook came to Winchester, he directed a couple of his staff officers to find a vacant house that could be used for his head quarters.
After a long and vain search they met one of the chivalry, and inquired of him if he knew of a house that could be occupied for that purpose without turning out a family.
After profound reflection, the gentleman replied—"Houses in Winchester are generally occupied sir. Can't think of one just now—am very sorry. Don't like to tell on my neighbors any how."
In the meantime Gen. McCook finding a fine large unoccupied mansion, located himself there very comfortably, and the aforesaid gentleman, who was so profoundly ignorant on the subject of houses, was astonished to find, on returning to his home, that General McCook had taken possession of his own, which was altogether too large for an old bachelor like him to live in all alone.
When Gen. McCook came to Winchester, he directed a couple of his staff officers to find a vacant house that could be used for his head quarters.
After a long and vain search they met one of the chivalry, and inquired of him if he knew of a house that could be occupied for that purpose without turning out a family.
After profound reflection, the gentleman replied—"Houses in Winchester are generally occupied sir. Can't think of one just now—am very sorry. Don't like to tell on my neighbors any how."
In the meantime Gen. McCook finding a fine large unoccupied mansion, located himself there very comfortably, and the aforesaid gentleman, who was so profoundly ignorant on the subject of houses, was astonished to find, on returning to his home, that General McCook had taken possession of his own, which was altogether too large for an old bachelor like him to live in all alone.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Winchester
Gen Mccook
Headquarters
Evasive Gentleman
Unoccupied Mansion
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Mccook
Staff Officers
Gentleman
Where did it happen?
Winchester
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Mccook
Staff Officers
Gentleman
Location
Winchester
Story Details
Gen. McCook directs staff to find vacant headquarters in Winchester. After fruitless search, they ask a local gentleman, who evasively says no houses are available. McCook occupies the gentleman's own large, empty mansion, astonishing him upon return.