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Letter to Editor July 24, 1844

New Haven Daily Herald

New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut

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A light-hearted letter from Sachem's Head on July 23, 1844, expresses wonder at the lack of New Haven visitors despite the area's fashionable social cotillions, fishing, sea bathing, and communal gatherings, describing a harmonious mix of beauty, wealth, and orthodoxy.

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Correspondence of the Herald.

Sachem's Head, 23d July, 1844.

It is a source of wonder among the numerous visitors from all sections, why do we not see more New Haven fashion here?— Hartford, Albany, Troy, and Utica are represented—all appear delighted. It must be they are not aware of our social cotillion parties,—fishing excursions,—delightful sea bathing,—and moonlight strolls upon the rocks. Here we have fashion, beauty and wealth in abundance, and all social in one common parlor.—One large family of gentlemen and ladies, in the true sense of the term.

Our host, although good at Julep mixing, (when he can't avoid it,) makes an excellent chorister at the Sabbath service in the parlor, where nearly all assemble, although some, I am informed, absent on account of our orthodox worship. It is difficult to designate the belles of the season among so many. Strong indications of future happy results among the bright eyes force themselves upon the mind of observers. It has been thought best that none of the young men should be left here alone, but all depart together for fear lest suicide might ensue.

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What sub-type of article is it?

Comedic Social Critique

What themes does it cover?

Social Issues

What keywords are associated?

Sachems Head New Haven Visitors Social Gatherings Sea Bathing Cotillion Parties Orthodox Worship

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Main Argument

visitors from other cities enjoy sachem's head's social attractions, but new haven locals seem unaware or absent despite the fashion, beauty, and communal harmony available.

Notable Details

Social Cotillion Parties Fishing Excursions Sea Bathing Moonlight Strolls Julep Mixing Sabbath Service Orthodox Worship Belles Of The Season Young Men Departing Together To Avoid Suicide

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