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Disputed horse race and political notices in London
A race saw Lad ridden by Mr. Thornhill win by a neck over Lord Cavendish with Crote and Juniper filly, amid heavy bets. Meetings discussed include a South America trade effort to defeat foreign enlistment bills. Pitt Club gathering at City of London Tavern hosted by the Duke of Wellington with notable attendees and a list of hospital and ordnance appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Thornhill
Lord G. H. Cavendish
Tily
Crote
Major Wilson
Chest
Juniper
Lord G. Cavendish
South America
Pitt Club
City of London
Mr. Pitt
Duke of Wellington
Ant
Lord Westmoreland
Earl of Liverpool
Bir W. Scott
Earl of Harewood
W. Grant
Lord Lascelles
R. Peo