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Foreign News
August 27, 1773
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Lord Townshend, about 50, married 17-year-old Miss Montgomery on Wednesday. His mother, the Lady Dowager, reacted with tears and a witty remark about the world's laughter at the match.
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Wednesday Lord Townshend was married to Miss Montgomery. She is said to be about 17, and his Lordship about 50 Years of Age.
Lord Townshend's Marriage with Miss Montgomery so piqued the Pride of his Mother the Lady Dowager, that she one Morning, during an Interview with her son, burst into Tears, and exclaimed at the folly of his Conduct. Lord Townshend tried every Method to soothe her Grief; he begged her to be composed, for, "Dear Madam," said he, "why should you shed Tears at my Marriage?" "Why, indeed," (replied his Mother recollecting herself) "it is ridiculous in me to cry at what all the World Laughs at."
Lord Townshend's Marriage with Miss Montgomery so piqued the Pride of his Mother the Lady Dowager, that she one Morning, during an Interview with her son, burst into Tears, and exclaimed at the folly of his Conduct. Lord Townshend tried every Method to soothe her Grief; he begged her to be composed, for, "Dear Madam," said he, "why should you shed Tears at my Marriage?" "Why, indeed," (replied his Mother recollecting herself) "it is ridiculous in me to cry at what all the World Laughs at."
What sub-type of article is it?
Court News
What keywords are associated?
Lord Townshend Marriage
Miss Montgomery
Lady Dowager Reaction
Noble Wedding
Court Gossip
What entities or persons were involved?
Lord Townshend
Miss Montgomery
Lady Dowager
Foreign News Details
Event Date
Wednesday
Key Persons
Lord Townshend
Miss Montgomery
Lady Dowager
Event Details
Lord Townshend married Miss Montgomery, who is about 17 and he about 50. His mother the Lady Dowager was piqued, burst into tears during an interview, exclaimed at his folly, and after his soothing words, replied wittily that it was ridiculous to cry at what the world laughs at.