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Foreign News
September 16, 1773
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Lord Townshend's marriage to Miss Montgomery provokes a tearful, witty rebuke from his proud mother, the Lady Dowager, in London.
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LONDON, June 21.
Lord Townshend's Marriage with Miss Montgomery so piqued the Pride of his Mother, the Lady Dowager, that 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 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
Lady Dowager Reaction
Court Gossip
What entities or persons were involved?
Lord Townshend
Miss Montgomery
Lady Dowager
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
June 21
Key Persons
Lord Townshend
Miss Montgomery
Lady Dowager
Event Details
Lord Townshend's marriage to Miss Montgomery upset his mother, the Lady Dowager, who cried during an interview and called it folly. He tried to soothe her, asking why she cried at his marriage. She replied it was ridiculous to cry at what the world laughs at.