Collection | Princess Augusta Sophia |
Reference | GEO/ADD/10/22 |
Title | Letter from Princess Augusta to George, Prince of Wales |
Date | [18 August 1799] |
Writer | Augusta Sophia, Princess (1768-1840) |
Addressee | George, Prince of Wales (1762-1830) |
Description | Augusta communicates the arrival of the entire family to Weymouth. Amelia has been weakened by the journey but she is now recovering; Lady Neale [Grace Elizabeth, wife of Sir Harry Burrard Neale] will assist her. Augusta is confident about the British fleet's position (Torbay) and hopes the weather will improve as they prepare for action. The King considers George's Regiment [10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own)] superior to the others. |
Language | English |
Extent | 1 document (2 pages) |
Physical Description | Loose manuscript letter; mounted |
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Publications | Published in "The Correspondence of George Prince of Wales, 1770-1812", ed. A. Aspinall, vol. IV, 1799-1804, no 1472, p. 66 |
Level | Item |
Credit | published with the kind permission of Olga Mary Bland; Mrs Philippa C J Snowdon, Mr F C G Hohler, Mr R H A Hohler; Ms D M C FitzGeorge-Balfour; Mr R FitzGeorge-Balfour; and Mrs C F Napier |