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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
2 - Correspondence of George, Prince of Wales, and Mary Hamilton for May 1779
Collection
Additional papers of George IV, as Prince, Regent, and King
Reference
GEO/ADD/3/82/3
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Miranda Hamilton, declaring his feelings for her
Date
25 May 1779
Writer
George, Prince of Wales (1762-1830)
Addressee
Hamilton, Mary (1756-1816)
Description
The Prince refers to his promise to reveal his secret to Hamilton, following the 'mutual promises of friendship & secrecy we so lately made each other.' The Prince reveals that his 'fair incognita' is Hamilton herself, and praises her attributes.
Written Tuesday afternoon.
Signed.
Language
English
Extent
1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript papers
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
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