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Collection	Additional papers of George IV, as Prince, Regent, and King
Reference	GEO/ADD/3/83/13
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Mary Hamilton to George, Prince of Wales, on the kind attentions of the Queen; her opinions on style; and on the Prince's habit of swearing
Date	10 October 1779
Writer	Hamilton, Mary, (1756-1816)
Addressee	George, Prince of Wales (1762-1830)
Description	Hamilton refers to her 'very proud heart'. She states that in terms of dress for men or women, 'to be perfectly Elegant it should be simple as possible', and that she prefers simplicity and truth in all things. Written Sunday afternoon. [A section has been cut out, and the end of the letter is obscured with an ink mark]. [Draft].
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript papers
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Credit	All Rights Reserved

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