CollectionAdditional papers of George IV, as Prince, Regent, and King
ReferenceGEO/ADD/3/83/53
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Mary Hamilton to George, Prince of Wales, on hearing comments about his 'coxcomical' style of dress; his appearing in the papers; and on the virtues of his character
Date[c.8 December 1779]
WriterHamilton, Mary, (1756-1816)
AddresseeGeorge, Prince of Wales (1762-1830)
DescriptionHamilton refers to his shoes and buckles 'which were remarkably tight & large'. She states that 'it provokes me to see you so often & repeatedly in the papers as a Hero of some ridiculous adventure, or silly letter from a Brighelmstone Miss'. She refers to the 'errors of youth' and 'too strict an education'.
[Draft].
LanguageEnglish
Extent1 document (1 page)
Physical DescriptionLoose manuscript paper
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