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Foreign News
January 31, 1828
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Lady Cochrane publicly defends husband Lord Cochrane in London papers against accusations of aiding Greek pirates, denying charges outright and expressing reluctance but duty-bound resolve.
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Full Text
From the New York Statesman.
Lady Cochrane, who signs herself 'Catherine Cochrane Maranham,' has appeared in the London papers in vindication of her husband from the charge of giving aid and countenance to the Greek pirates. She denies the allegation in toto, though it would seem without any specific knowledge on the subject. The assertion is indeed hardly credible; & little as we have ever believed in the delicacy of his Lordship's morals, we are inclined to discredit it. The lady's style of writing is spirited and pithy. She concludes by regretting the necessity of appearing before the public; but 'it is a duty she owes to her husband and herself, and she must not shrink from it.'
Lady Cochrane, who signs herself 'Catherine Cochrane Maranham,' has appeared in the London papers in vindication of her husband from the charge of giving aid and countenance to the Greek pirates. She denies the allegation in toto, though it would seem without any specific knowledge on the subject. The assertion is indeed hardly credible; & little as we have ever believed in the delicacy of his Lordship's morals, we are inclined to discredit it. The lady's style of writing is spirited and pithy. She concludes by regretting the necessity of appearing before the public; but 'it is a duty she owes to her husband and herself, and she must not shrink from it.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Piracy Or Privateering
What keywords are associated?
Lady Cochrane
Lord Cochrane
Greek Pirates
Vindication
London Papers
What entities or persons were involved?
Lady Cochrane
Catherine Cochrane Maranham
Lord Cochrane
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Key Persons
Lady Cochrane
Catherine Cochrane Maranham
Lord Cochrane
Outcome
denial of allegations of aiding greek pirates
Event Details
Lady Cochrane, signing as Catherine Cochrane Maranham, appeared in London papers to vindicate her husband from charges of giving aid to Greek pirates, denying the allegation entirely despite lacking specific knowledge; the report finds the charge hardly credible and praises her spirited writing, noting her sense of duty in going public.