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CollectionCorrespondence of Foreign Royal Families
ReferenceGEO/MAIN/52202-52203
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Augusta, Duchess of Brunswick, to George III reporting on Denmark's wish to seek reconciliation with Britain, commenting on Prussian pusillanimity, Bonaparte's overtures to Russia and Polish illusions about the French, and giving her impressions of Bonaparte after his recent visit to Brunswick.
Date11 February 1801
WriterBrunswick, Augusta, Duchess of (1737-1813)
AddresseeGeorge III, King
DescriptionThe Duchess reports that the Danes have asked her husband to act as intermediary; she is surprised by Bonaparte's polite and modest manner; she adds that there is hope that her son Frederick William will marry despite his reluctance.
Place Of WritingBrunswick
LanguageEnglish
Extent1 document (3 pages)
Physical DescriptionLoose manuscript paper; mounted
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