Collection | Princess Augusta Sophia |
Reference | GEO/ADD/10/46 |
Title | Letter from Princess Augusta to Mrs Williams |
Date | 15 August 1811 |
Writer | Augusta Sophia, Princess (1768-1840) |
Addressee | Charlotte, William, Mrs; wet nurse to Princess Amelia |
Description | Augusta updates Mrs William on the King's illness: although quite well in the body, the state of his mind has been worsening in the last few months; his character has changed and he does not recognize people around him as his memory is fading. She expresses her deep affection for Mrs Williams and reassures her of the family's attachment to her. |
Language | English |
Extent | 1 document (2 pages) |
Physical Description | Loose manuscript paper; mounted |
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Publications | Published, in part, in F. Fraser, "Princesses: The Six Daughters of George III", 2004, p. 255 |
Level | Item |
Credit | published with the kind permission of Olga Mary Bland; Mrs Philippa C J Snowdon, Mr F C G Hohler, Mr R H A Hohler; Ms D M C FitzGeorge-Balfour; Mr R FitzGeorge-Balfour; and Mrs C F Napier |