February 2, 1879, New York – In a scathing letter to the editor, a seasoned traveler, G.M.R., took aim at the New York Dispatch’s recent article on Brazil’s climate. The correspondent, now in New York City, having spent several years in the Empire of Brazil, disputed the Dispatch’s claim that the wet season commences in November and lasts until May. ‘That’s a mistake,’ Mr. R declared, ‘either on your part or that of your informant.’
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- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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