CollectionAdditional papers of George IV, as Prince, Regent, and King
ReferenceGEO/ADD/3/82/78
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from George, Prince of Wales, to Mary Hamilton on not being able to write as frequently; and on his and Mary Robinson's mutual love
Date14 December 1779
WriterGeorge, Prince of Wales (1762-1830)
AddresseeHamilton, Mary (1756-1816)
DescriptionThe Prince writes that he gained intelligence of Robinson's affections from a gentleman acquainted with Sir John Lade. He writes that Robinson addressed the 'tender speech she ought to have addressed to Prince Floriel to me'. The Prince states that he has 'metamorphosed into the gay galant Lothario, into as happy a creature,as I was almost desponding with Love, passion, & the most ardent flame, boiling altogether in my bosom...'.
Received Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
Signed 'Palemon'.
LanguageEnglish
Extent1 document (2 pages)
Physical DescriptionLoose manuscript papers
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