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Story October 22, 1772

The Virginia Gazette

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

What is this article about?

The Lord Chancellor at Lincoln's Inn Hall removed Mr. Morris from guardianship of his ward, the illegitimate daughter of the late Lord Baltimore, whom he married abroad, and ordered his commitment. Letters were read, including warnings to the Chancellor, and calls to address Morris's imprisonment in Lille as an insult to Britain.

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On Wednesday last the Affair of Mr. Morris, who went abroad with his Ward, the illegitimate Daughter of the late Lord Baltimore, was taken into Consideration by the Lord Chancellor, at Lincoln's Inn Hall; when his Lordship was pleased to set him aside from his Guardianship, and to order him to stand committed. Several Letters, both from the Gentleman and his juvenile Spouse, were read; and his Lordship declared from the Bench, that he himself had received a Letter from Mr. Morris, warning him to be cautious how he proceeded in the Matter. Messrs. Wilkes and Glynn have also received Letters desiring them to call upon the Ministry to look upon the Imprisonment of Mr. Morris's Person at Lille as an Infringement of the law of Nations, and consequently an Insult to the British Crown, which should either be revenged, or properly atoned for by the aggressing Potentate or Government.

What sub-type of article is it?

Family Drama Crime Story

What themes does it cover?

Family Justice Crime Punishment

What keywords are associated?

Guardianship Removal Lord Chancellor Hearing Illegitimate Daughter Imprisonment Lille Law Of Nations

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Morris Lord Baltimore Lord Chancellor Wilkes Glynn

Where did it happen?

Lincoln's Inn Hall; Lille

Story Details

Key Persons

Mr. Morris Lord Baltimore Lord Chancellor Wilkes Glynn

Location

Lincoln's Inn Hall; Lille

Event Date

On Wednesday Last

Story Details

Mr. Morris, guardian who married his ward abroad, had guardianship revoked by the Lord Chancellor, who ordered his commitment after reading letters from Morris and his young wife; Morris warned the Chancellor, and letters urged addressing his Lille imprisonment as a violation of international law insulting Britain.

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