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ADD3 - Additional papers of George IV, as Prince, Regent and King
79 - Correspondence between George, Prince of Wales, and Mary Hamilton
5 - Correspondence of George, Prince of Wales, and Mary Hamilton for August 1779
Collection
Additional papers of George IV, as Prince, Regent, and King
Reference
GEO/ADD/3/82/20
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Mary Hamilton answering her questions on the nature of their friendship and future contact
Date
1 August 1779
Writer
George, Prince of Wales (1762-1830)
Addressee
Hamilton, Mary (1756-1816)
Description
The Prince thanks Hamilton for agreeing to his request to stay, as his happiness depends upon it. He states that 'my happiness would be beyond what words can express were you to be the partner of my future days...'. He asks her to explain how 'in renewing your promises to me, you have disappointed the expectations of others'.
Language
English
Extent
1 document (1 page)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
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