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Letter to Editor
June 24, 1822
The Alexandria Herald
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Citizens are gratified by the first trial of Mr. Hayward's new horse boat ferry across the Potomac, which crossed in 20 minutes without buckets and is expected to do so in 15 minutes when finished, aiding transport of produce and two wagons without unhitching.
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The citizens of this town were very much gratified at the first experiment of the new horse boat built by Mr. Hayward, for a ferry boat to ply across the Potomac. She performed her trip without the buckets in her wheels in 20 minutes across the Potomac and 21 back. We have not had an opportunity of witnessing the performance of the boat above spoken of; but we are informed that she goes remarkably well in her present state, and that, when entirely finished, it is believed, she will cross the river in 15 minutes, with ease; which, should it prove so, will be of material importance to our town and the neighboring country on the opposite shore, in the transportation of produce, &c. as she is intended to carry on deck two wagons and teams with their loads, at the same time, without the trouble of ungearling. We shall probably, visit the boat, and endeavor to give a more accurate description of her & also the advantages which it is thought will result from her.
Herald.
The citizens of this town were very much gratified at the first experiment of the new horse boat built by Mr. Hayward, for a ferry boat to ply across the Potomac. She performed her trip without the buckets in her wheels in 20 minutes across the Potomac and 21 back. We have not had an opportunity of witnessing the performance of the boat above spoken of; but we are informed that she goes remarkably well in her present state, and that, when entirely finished, it is believed, she will cross the river in 15 minutes, with ease; which, should it prove so, will be of material importance to our town and the neighboring country on the opposite shore, in the transportation of produce, &c. as she is intended to carry on deck two wagons and teams with their loads, at the same time, without the trouble of ungearling. We shall probably, visit the boat, and endeavor to give a more accurate description of her & also the advantages which it is thought will result from her.
Herald.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Infrastructure
Commerce Trade
What keywords are associated?
Horse Boat
Potomac Ferry
Mr Hayward
Transportation
Produce Wagons
River Crossing
What entities or persons were involved?
Herald
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Herald
Main Argument
the new horse boat ferry by mr. hayward demonstrates promising performance and is expected to greatly facilitate cross-potomac transportation of produce and wagons for the town and opposite shore.
Notable Details
Performed Trip In 20 Minutes Across And 21 Back Without Buckets
Expected To Cross In 15 Minutes When Finished
Can Carry Two Wagons And Teams Without Ungearling