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Collection	Additional papers of George IV, as Prince, Regent, and King
Reference	GEO/ADD/3/82/25
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Mary Hamilton on his conversation about her with a 'low' person, and apologising for his swearing
Date	22 August 1779
Writer	George, Prince of Wales (1762-1830)
Addressee	Hamilton, Mary (1756-1816)
Description	The Prince explains that he swore because he thought 'it was necessary for me to shew I was now become a Man'. He refers to Queen Charlotte's 'pain she suffers for her dear W [William]', which she conceals from the King. He writes of his joy were Hamilton to have a happy marriage, and his despair were she to marry a man 'whom you did not nor could not love'. Signed 'Palemon'. Written Sunday.
Language	English
Extent	1 document (5 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript papers
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
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