CollectionAdditional papers of George IV, as Prince, Regent, and King
ReferenceGEO/ADD/3/82/10
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from George, Prince of Wales, to Mary Hamilton, on whether he will see her that evening at Windsor, and on exchanging gifts
Date3 July 1779
WriterGeorge, Prince of Wales (1762-1830)
AddresseeHamilton, Mary (1756-1816)
DescriptionThe Prince gives Hamilton a toothpick case, and refers to her presents to him. He states that he hasn't thanked her for them because 'the World says whenever any edged instrument is contained in a present made by one friend to another, their friendship does not subsist long'. In postscript the Prince writes that he has 'bid R[?] carry you this...'.
Written Saturday, at 5 o'clock in the morning.
LanguageEnglish
Extent1 document (1 page)
Physical DescriptionLoose manuscript paper
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