When was it published?

August 20, 1772 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News August 20, 1772

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Robert Morris, Esquire, Miss Wilkes, The Celebrated Patriot

Q: What keywords are associated?

Marriage Treaty, Robert Morris, Miss Wilkes, Celebrated Patriot, Political Alliance, Court Gossip

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Speculative marriage alliance between Robert Morris, former Secretary to the Bill of Rights, and Miss Wilkes, daughter of the celebrated Patriot, expected to bring felicity, financial benefit, and political support amid his declining adherents.

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A Treaty of Marriage is actually on the Tapis, and will, it is thought, be speedily concluded, between Robert Morris, Esquire, late Secretary to the Bill of Rights, and Miss Wilkes, Daughter to the celebrated Patriot. This Union, it is imagined, will be productive of the greatest Felicity to all the Parties, as Mr. Morris is a Favourite among the Ladies. Miss Wilkes will have a large Fortune, and the Patriot stands much in Need of a spirited Advocate, all his old Adherents having deserted him. Add to this, that all the Parties are so remarkable for Beauty that they attract the Admiration of every Beholder.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News Political

What keywords are associated?

Marriage Treaty Robert Morris Miss Wilkes Celebrated Patriot Political Alliance Court Gossip

What entities or persons were involved?

Robert Morris, Esquire Miss Wilkes The Celebrated Patriot

Foreign News Details

Key Persons

Robert Morris, Esquire Miss Wilkes The Celebrated Patriot

Outcome

expected to produce greatest felicity; miss wilkes brings large fortune; provides spirited advocate to the patriot whose old adherents have deserted him; all parties noted for beauty.

Event Details

A treaty of marriage is on the tapis and thought to be speedily concluded between Robert Morris, Esquire, late Secretary to the Bill of Rights, and Miss Wilkes, daughter to the celebrated Patriot. Mr. Morris is a favorite among the ladies.