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Dublin society links weddings and horse purses in 18th century note
In Dublin on September 1, the Lords Justices appoint Hon Nicholas Loftus as Deputy Governor of Wexford. The Hon Robert Butler wed Widow Stoute, daughter of the late Bishop of Elphin, and Thomas Knox mp married Hon Miss Vesey. A Loughrea Races Purse of 200 Guineas is planned for Boyle Course next season, plus five purses of 52 Guineas each, with Lord Kingsborough contributing 100 guineas. The course will be levelled for a grander event. Cork reports two gabbards and a boat loaded with rum and tobacco seized by a Debenture Officer valued over 3000 pounds.
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Nicholas Loftus
Wexford
Robert Butler
Viscount Lanesborough
Stoute
Howard
Elphin
Thomas Knox
Dungannon
Miss Vesey
Cork