When was it published?

April 15, 1774 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Foreign News April 15, 1774

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Robert Morris, Esq, Lord Chancellor

Q: What keywords are associated?

Elopement, Marriage Legality, Lord Chancellor, Court Petition, Robert Morris

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

A young lady who eloped with Robert Morris appeared before the Lord Chancellor at Lincoln's Inn Hall. He questioned her, advised her on her fortune, committed her to her mother's care for a fortnight, and referred the case to a Master in Chancery to investigate the marriage's legality.

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Friday Morning, at 9 o'Clock, the young Lady who eloped some Time ago with Robert Morris, Esq; quondam Secretary to the Bill of Rights, appeared before the Lord Chancellor at Lincoln's Inn Hall, when his Lordship, after asking her a few Questions, and inviting her to call upon him, when he would give her some Advice for her future Conduct respecting her Fortune, committed her to the Care of her Mother for a Fortnight, and referred the Petition to a Master in Chancery, to inquire into the Case, and report the Facts to the Court, as soon as the Report is made, other Steps will be taken relative to the legality or illegality of the Marriage.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News

What keywords are associated?

Elopement Marriage Legality Lord Chancellor Court Petition Robert Morris

What entities or persons were involved?

Robert Morris, Esq Lord Chancellor

Where did it happen?

Lincoln's Inn Hall

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Lincoln's Inn Hall

Event Date

Friday Morning, At 9 O'clock

Key Persons

Robert Morris, Esq Lord Chancellor

Outcome

committed to the care of her mother for a fortnight; petition referred to a master in chancery for inquiry and report; further steps to determine marriage legality.

Event Details

The young lady who eloped with Robert Morris appeared before the Lord Chancellor, who asked questions, offered advice on her fortune, and took the above actions.