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Edward Vernon Sparhawk, a 19th-century American poet and editor, died in 1837, likely due to tuberculosis. He had contracted the disease while caring for his wife, Julia, who had lost a long battle with the illness. Sparhawk's death was sudden, and he passed away at the age of 39. His death led to the quick sale of the newspaper he edited, the Petersburg Intelligencer, by his estate and creditors. Guest post: Salt! Salt!: The Death of Edward Vernon Sparhawk provides more details on his life and the circumstances of his death.