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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
7 - Correspondence of George, Prince of Wales, and Mary Hamilton for October 1779
Collection
Additional papers of George IV, as Prince, Regent, and King
Reference
GEO/ADD/3/82/47
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Mary Hamilton, on returning her letters [from others]; his character; and her opinion on some patterns
Date
10 October 1779
Writer
George, Prince of Wales (1762-1830)
Addressee
Hamilton, Mary (1756-1816)
Description
The Prince refers to similarities between himself and the character of 'Tom Jones', of which Mrs [Elizabeth] Carter has a poor opinion.
Written Sunday morning.
Signed 'Palemon'.
In postscript the Prince asks how 'poor L..d behaved in the Coach & what sort of company he was & what he said to you'.
Language
English
Extent
1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript papers
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
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