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Collection	Additional papers of George IV, as Prince, Regent, and King
Reference	GEO/ADD/3/83/20
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Mary Hamilton to George, Prince of Wales, on the Prince's conduct [regarding the improper behaviour of Prince Edward]; and advising on a reconciliation with the Queen
Date	6 November 1779
Writer	Hamilton, Mary, (1756-1816)
Addressee	George, Prince of Wales (1762-1830)
Description	Hamilton describes Prince Edward as a 'mean spirited vulgar boy', and that her wish that 'for his sake as well as others that he could be transplanted to either [Eton] or Westminster'. She criticizes the Prince of Wales's passion resulting from the 'mortification of his pride', and refers to his previous behavour using 'unthinking expressions...before the younger part of the family- & that I have seen him prompt them to act improperly', which she attributes to the Prince's 'uncommon share of animal spirits, & an inherent turn to ridicule'. [Draft].
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript papers
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
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