Search Results

Search tip: Click 'Reference' to see the hierarchy browser for the whole collection

Collection	George IV Calendar as Prince, Regent and King
Reference	GEO/MAIN/38504-38505
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Edmund Burke to Captain Payne on George, Prince of Wale's visit to Yorkshire, and on Mr Blair and Dr Priestly
Date	24 September 1789
Writer	Burke, Edmund
Addressee	Payne, John Willett, Captain
Description	Burke praises the Prince's charming manner during the visit, including holding the child Lord Milton in his arms. He states that Mr Blair had written to [Charles James] Fox who had presented his message to the Prince of Wales, but Blair had not received an answer. He also informs Payne that Dr [Joseph] Priestly wishes to dedicate a new edition of his philosophical works to the Prince of Wales, and recommends that he allows this as it contributes to his reputation as a 'protector of learning & talents'. Signed.
Place Of Writing	Beconsfield
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript papers; mounted
Document Image
Publications	Published in A. Aspinall "The Correspondence of George, Prince of Wales 1770-1812" (London, 1964) Vol. 2; no 473
Level	Item

Record