When was it published?

November 18, 1835 in The Daily Herald

Domestic News November 18, 1835

The Daily Herald

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration, Social Event, Politics

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. William J. Duane, William J. Duane, Dr. Franklin

Q: What keywords are associated?

Philadelphia Gift, Silver Tea Set, Mrs Duane, William Duane, Dr Franklin, Political Tribute

New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut

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What is this article about?

Citizens of Philadelphia manufactured and presented a splendid silver tea set to Mrs. William J. Duane, granddaughter of Dr. Franklin, as a tribute to her virtues and her husband's honorable service as U.S. Treasury Secretary, despite his removal due to political persecution.

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A beautiful Compliment.—The citizens of Philadelphia have caused to be manufactured a splendid Tea Set of Silver, for Mrs. Duane, lady of the late Secretary of the Treasury. The larger pieces bear the following inscription:

"Presented to Mrs. William J. Duane, grand daughter of Dr. Franklin, as a testimony of respect for her own virtues, and those of her husband, late Secretary of the United States Treasury, whose regard for the laws was visited on him by deprivation of office, loss of official favor, and political and partisan persecution."

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration Social Event Politics

What keywords are associated?

Philadelphia Gift Silver Tea Set Mrs Duane William Duane Dr Franklin Political Tribute

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. William J. Duane William J. Duane Dr. Franklin

Where did it happen?

Philadelphia

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Philadelphia

Key Persons

Mrs. William J. Duane William J. Duane Dr. Franklin

Outcome

presentation of a splendid silver tea set with inscription honoring the recipients.

Event Details

Citizens of Philadelphia manufactured a splendid silver tea set for Mrs. Duane, wife of the former U.S. Treasury Secretary William J. Duane, inscribed with a message of respect for their virtues and his principled stand against political persecution.