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Collapse CLAYTON - Letters primarily from Caroline, as Princess of Wales and Queen, with a few from some of her daughters, to Charlotte, Mrs William Clayton (later Lady Sundon). c. 1716 - c. 1737 [?] and undated.CLAYTON - Letters primarily from Caroline, as Princess of Wales and Queen, with a few from some of her daughters, to Charlotte, Mrs William Clayton (later Lady Sundon). c. 1716 - c. 1737 [?] and undated.
1 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/143], referring to the return of the Princess's children from Kensington and to Princess Amelia current health [?], to a possibly wasted journey by Mrs Clayton's friend ['Dr Freind' in the translation], and to Stegerthal pressing Princess Amelia [?] to speak to the Princess about giving up 'the kinkina', which the Princess is determined she should continue; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/001].
2 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/134] reporting that Princess Amelia has a fever, for which she was 'blouded' and for which the Princess wished a 'blister' to be applied, and asking her to thank 'our freind' [Dr Freind] for staying to provide advice; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/002].
3 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/137] concerning Princess Amelia's health and treatments proposed by Stegerthal and Bussier; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/003].
4 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/130], concerning whether Princess Anne should continue taking 'the bitter' as she has not been completely well, discussing the health of Princess Amelia, and asking Mrs Clayton to get advice from 'your freind' [sic] [presumably Dr Freind] as to the appropriate treatments for both; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/004].
5 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/110], reporting Princess Amelia's increasingly poor health, the treatment she is receiving [from Dr. Stegerthal] and the Princess of Wales's suspension of treatment until Mrs Clayton has received the advice of 'our Esculapius' [presumably Dr Freind]; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/005].
6 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/129] thanking her for her letter, the 'good puddings' and for all her care, promising to follow 'the regimen of your freind' [presumably Dr Freind], reporting that she is going to Kensington tomorrow, remarking that the 'dispute to be Master of the Wardrobe' is between Lord Walgrave and Lord Malpas, and reporting that Lord Stairs is to go to Jamaica; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/006].
7 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/128] returning two letters, reporting that she has directed that 'the order of your freind' [presumably Dr Freind] regarding Princess Amelia's treatment is to be followed and that, on account of her age, Princess Amelia has been consulted on these matters, and commenting on her own health; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/007].
8 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/117] reporting an improvement in Princess Amelia's health, although she has a cold, and successful treatment, commenting that she had discussed the latest recommendations with Princess Amelia, who wished for time to consider them, and referring to a 'handsome dedication' to Sir Isaac Newton and her request for it to be translated into English for her by Dr Clark; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/008].
9 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/114] reporting on the improving strength and health of Princess Amelia, although she is 'ill in her head & with a little pain in swallowing' and Tessier [?] reports that her pulse is slightly fast, and asking Mrs Clayton to seek the advice of 'your freind' [sic] [presumably Dr Freind] as to whether the Princess should continue taking kinkina, despite her reluctance to do so; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/009].
10 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/111] forwarding letters from the physicians and Princess Amelia and reporting on the latter's improved health, reporting that she believes her daughter will agree to do 'what your freind [sic] [presumably Dr Freind] desires', which both the Prince and Princess of Wales desire her to do, commenting obliquely on the story of 'the rabbits', and reporting that she has a cold, and that she had promised Princess Amelia to go to the gallery; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/010].
11 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/127], forwarding a letter from Lady Portland, reporting that Princess Amelia is 'much oppress'd' and asking Mrs Clayton to seek the advice of 'your freind' [sic] [presumably Dr Freind] as to whether Princess Amelia should be carried into the garden tomorrow; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/011].
12 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/113], reporting on Princess Amelia's improvement, her ability to eat and drink more easily, and that she is to have a blister applied and be 'blouded' [sic] despite the King's initially forbidding it, and commenting on the opposition that she faces; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/012].
13 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/118] reporting a dispute with Bussier over Princess Amelia's health after Dr Stegerthal had said that she had a swelling which prevented her from swallowing, the resulting treatments of infusions and 'palsy drops' in tea, Princess Amelia's decision to 'submit to the incision to day or to morrow', the disagreements with Drs Hans and Bussier over bleeding, and the Princess of Wales's conviction that 'your freind' [sic] [presumably Dr Freind] is 'the most capable of any in the world to give advice'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/013].
14 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/112] reporting on Princess Amelia's increased poor health, requesting Mrs Clayton to ask 'our freind [sic]' [presumably Dr Freind] if the suggested obstruction of the liver may be fatal and expressing her great anxiety; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/014].
15 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/135] reporting that Princess Amelia 'does nothing but turn & sweat much' and seems very ill, that she has been given 28 grams of 'gascoyne powder' in the hope that the sweating will 'throw out a rash', and that the Prince [of Wales, presumably] has ordered that she is not to be made to vomit, and requesting Mrs Clayton to ask 'your freind' [sic] [presumably Dr Freind] for his advice; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/015].
16 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/115] reporting on Princess Amelia's improved health, that the Prince [of Wales, presumably] has instructed her to go this evening to press 'them' [presumably the doctors] to do what 'our freind' [sic] [presumably Dr Freind] has long advised, and commenting that 'all the world thinks her out of danger but... I don't' and on Princess Amelia's erisypelas; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/016].
17 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/136] reporting that Princess Amelia is very ill and that she is determined to follow the advice of 'your freind' [sic] [presumably Dr Freind] even if her daughter does not choose to do so, and asking Mrs Clayton to find out from the doctor whether the operation should be made on the back or the arm; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/017].
18 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/116] reporting that Princess Amelia has not been able to swallow since yesterday and that after much dispute it had been decided that she might be blooded and have a blister applied if she had not improved by tomorrow, and that her daughter had chosen 'Emett' to carry out the [seton] operation; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/018].
19 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/140] asking her to tell 'our freind' [sic] [presumably Dr Freind] that 'it' [presumably the seton operation] will be done by 'the Apothecary in whom I confide' as Princess Amelia's ear 'runs much', commenting that her daughter is otherwise well, and asking her to ascertain when the operation should be done; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/019].
20 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/138], reporting that Princess Amelia is 'perfectly well' today although the redness of the erisypelas is showing above her eyes, expressing her distrust of Dr Stegerthal and the treatment he has prescribed, and requesting 'your freinds' [sic] [presumably Dr Freind's] advice; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/020].
21 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/133], reporting that she has been to Kensington and found Princess Amelia very well, if weak, describing her daughter's current afflictions and general health, and requesting Mrs Clayton's opinion of this as well as that of 'your freind' [sic] [presumably Dr Freind]; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/021].
22 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/132], reporting on Princess Amelia's current health and that her eyes are not so red, on the Prince's wish for the application of a blister, etc., as advised by 'your freind' [sic] [presumably Dr Freind], Hans's plea for an interview, and the consequent [?] disquiet felt by herself and the Prince; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/022].
23 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/139], forwarding a letter [not on file] and reporting that the redness has appeared again and requesting the advice of 'our freind' [sic] [presumably Dr Freind] as to what treatment to give Princess Amelia to drive 'this humour' out, as the powder he provided does not seem sufficient; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/023].
24 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/141], reporting a 'great dispute' with 'that knave' Dr Stegerthal and her prevention of one of his prescriptions being given to Princess Amelia, commenting that her daughter is currently well, and expressing her certainty in the good effects of the advice of 'your freind' [sic] [presumably Dr Freind], and her concern for Mrs Clayton's health; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/024].
25 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/092], expressing concern at the report of her health received via Lady Cooper, telling her not to come, assuring her that her place would be kept for her and exhorting her to look after herself, and requesting that she commission Geminghen to choose for her for the division; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/025].
26 - Note [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/075], asking her to come at 5 'precisely, or half an hour after six at the latest, but dont [sic] fail'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/025a].
27 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/119], expressing concern that she is again ill, suggesting that she should not come in until Wednesday as a result, commenting that 'my dear freind [sic] shall one day have the divine assistance... the evil spirit will not long be sufferd [sic] to prevail', and remarking 'I shall be to the last moment of my life wholly yours'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/026] .
28 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/077], expressing further concern at the continuance of her ill health and requesting that one of her 'domesticks' tell Geminghen how she is, and asking Mrs Clayton to convey a message to Dr Clarke that the Princess allocates 100 guineas a year for his chair hire, to begin at Christmas; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/027].
29 - Letter from Margaret Purcell to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/144] reporting that she had told the Queen of Mrs Clayton's improved health and her hope to 'Pay... Duty' shortly, and conveying the Queen's command that she should not do so until she is sure her illness is over; with transcription by Mrs Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/028].
30 - Letter [in French] from Queen Caroline to Mrs Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/103] expressing pleasure at hearing that Mrs Clayton will be visiting her tomorrow, and impatience to see her; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/029].
31 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/089], sending thanks for a letter received which had also been read by 'the Prince' [of Wales, presumably], reporting that the Prince would assist Mr Clayton 'with all his power in Cornwal [sic] & Wales', expressing the hope that 'the bill will be flung out' and noting 'there will be eight of the tories [sic] for the bill'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/030].
32 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/079], asking her to inform 'Sr. Joseph' that the Prince [presumably of Wales] wishes to speak to him and proposing tomorrow night for their meeting; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/031].
33 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/104] noting that 'there is assuredly some design to attack', asking her to see if 'Sr Joseph' knows anything about it and to tell him 'the secret', and commenting that 'it is not to be one to Mr Clayton, he is too good a freind [sic] as well as you to conceal any thing [sic] from'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/032].
34 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/084], reporting that the 'first Minister' had informed the Bishop of Rochester that 'they are contriving something against the Prince' and that 'our freinds [sic] assure us of good consequences', and asking Mrs Clayton to come to Geminghen when she is sufficiently well; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/032a].
35 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/109], asking her to let the Princess know 'what passes to day [sic]', and 'if any opposes with regard to Mr Clayton'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/033].
36 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/082], thanking her for reporting on 'what pass'd in the lower house', noting that the Prince [presumably of Wales] 'will make his advantage of it', and promising to provide more news tomorrow; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/033a].
37 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/131], expressing thanks for her 'affection' and approval of the physician, reporting that Prince William is much improved, describing the treatment he has been given and expressing her hope that he will soon be well; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/034].
38 - Letter [in English and French] from Queen Caroline to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/126], asking [?] 'under what shape is' the £8,000 not yet disposed of by Parliament, and commenting 'you will know the stile [sic]' [a postscript notes that this refers to Sir Robert Walpole's style]; with transcription in English and French, and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/035].
39 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/106], assuring her that she would not use any other messenger than Dr Clark to report to Mrs Clayton the Prince's assurance that 'not only that of which you spoke is & shall be at your service', but that the Prince [presumably of Wales] will do all he can for Mr Clayton, whose merit is such that he needs no one's protection, remarking that 'they flatter us all goes well', and assuring Mrs Clayton that the Princess trusts 'more to you than any one'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/036].
40 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/105], wishing to seek her advice, including as to whether Benson should be included on the journey to Hanover, commenting that the Ministry would like to exclude the Prince [presumably of Wales] and make him go with the King, that [the Archbishop of ] 'York' wishes to bring the matter before Parliament and put the Regency 'into our hands, as the best resort', and noting that 'The Prince will doe [sic] nothing in it without your advice'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/036a].
41 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/085] announcing that, on Mr Stanhope's advice, the King has had Mr Robeton arrested, and that he [presumably Stanhope] is following [?] Lord Sunderland, who is at liberty in Hanover but in disgrace [?]; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/037].
42 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/080], reporting the Prince's request that Mrs Clayton write to the Princess tomorrow morning about the £20,000, 'how & upon what head it can be stopt [sic]', suggesting that she send her letter 'by my son's nurse', who sometimes visits Geminghen, and noting that the Princess's children had reported that Mrs Clayton is looking very well; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/038].
43 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/087], reporting that there is no possibility of seeing Lord Sunderland, offering her assistance and assuring her that she [the Princess] is not responsible for the removal of Mr Clayton from the Treasury, and commenting that the Ministry are suggesting that the Prince [presumably of Wales] will be forced to 'take all his servants by the Kings [sic] appointment which is as much as to say they will dispose of the Prince's property'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/039].
44 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/093], praising her virtues, assuring her that Mr Clayton 'has allways [sic] in this house the same freinds [sic]' and that she and the Prince [of Wales, presumably] are certain that if anything were 'stirr'd' with regard to the children, the servants or revenue, Mr Clayton would support them, asking Mrs Clayton not to 'torment your self any more', and expressing concern at her health; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/040].
45 - Letter from Anne, Princess Royal to Mrs Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/148] relaying a request from the Queen asking Lord Lymington to bring Lord Shaftesbury to the Levee today, as the King had not spoken to him the previous day; with transcription [GEO/ADD/28/041].
46 - Letter from Anne, Princess Royal to Mrs Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/147], forwarding from the Queen £100, which had been requested by the Duchess of Kent for Mr Saurin's [?] widow, reporting the Queen's decision to pay this annually at around the same time for the duration of the widow's life, and asking Mrs Clayton to ask the Duchess to take charge of the payment's distribution 'As she [the Queen?] is but a very indifferent menager [sic]'; with transcription [GEO/ADD/28/042].
47 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/091], thanking her for a letter and hoping for a meeting tonight at 10, when 'all shall be ready', and reporting a visit that day by Sir Richard Steele 'to make us a present of his fish'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/043].
48 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/074], informing her of negotiations in connection with Mr Clayton's succession to his father's estate and advising her to 'take your measures', and commenting also on 'a marriage with an heiress, who has but one brother'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/044].
49 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/76], reporting that 'it was a false alarm the ministry gave us', promising to tell her about it when they meet, and assuring her of her affection and esteem; with transcription in French and English translation [RA GEO/ADD/28/045].
50 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/097], asking her to go to visit the Princess's children, and remarking on her dependence on 'your attachment to me & your fidelity'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/046].
51 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/095], conveying a message from the Prince [of Wales, presumably] reporting information that a Bill will shortly be brought in to Parliament to give the King power to name a Regency and that there is another unfinished one regarding money for the Prince's children, and asking Mrs Clayton to seek the advice of Sir Joseph [Jekyll] and report to the Princess any information; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/047].
52 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/100], reporting 'we have all the country gentlemen of the tories [sic] with us', naming the counties, etc., in support and noting 'it begins to grow better every moment', asking Mrs Clayton to 'see what can be done with Carteret' and to ask Bishop Neville 'what He expects of the amber club [sic]', and to tell her friend 'this is the time when He may shew the love that he has for his country'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/048].
53 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/108], reporting that the Prince [of Wales, presumably] has heard that if the Bill passes the lower house 'they will attack him, & perhaps soe [sic] far as to exclude him the crown', remarking on the composition of the House of Lords and on Thomas Broderick's opinion that there are some in the lower house who are 'not Walpolists', asking Mrs Clayton to send Dr Clarke, and reporting that the 'head dress' Mrs Clayton has asked for will be sent to her via Geminghen and the nurse; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/049].
54 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/086], thanking her for a book and reporting that the Prince had also received one ('I guess the author'), expressing the hope that the Bill 'will goe [sic] according to our wish' or will be dropped, reporting that Mrs Clayton's eldest brother [Lord Sunderland] had visited the King yesterday and returned 'under an uncertainty what to doe [sic]', praising Mrs Clayton as 'the best & most honest woman in every respect' and remarking on her own fondness for 'people of wit & merit'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/050].
55 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/071], sending thanks for a letter received and looking forward to seeing her tomorrow, reporting her feeling that 'affairs goe [sic] better' as the Tories re-unite although all still depends 'upon the turn of the scale', and commenting that 'the Prince & I work like dogs'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/051].
56 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/083], sending thanks for yesterday's good news and reporting feelings of hopefulness, reporting that the King is troubled and expressing concern at hearing that Mr Clayton has a fever as 'it... is for the good of the crown that he should take care of himself'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/051a].
57 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/090], reporting Lord Cooper's and an unnamed other's opinions of the detrimental effect that the passage of the 'ugly bill' would have on Scottish lords' property, the title of King of Scotland and the Union, and the position of the Lower House with respect to the Lords, commenting that she hopes to see Mrs Clayton's necklace tomorrow, and asking her to speak to Sir Joseph [Jekyll, presumably]; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/052].
58 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/073], sending thanks for her letter and enclosure, expressing the hope that when they meet again Mrs Clayton's health will be 'as good as your spirit is lively & agreeable', commenting that her last visit passed quickly and looking forward to the time when she can see Mrs Clayton 'without constraint & as often as I can'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/053].
59 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/078], warmly expressing appreciation of her care and character and also conveying the Prince's esteem for her, reporting that the Prince [of Wales, presumably] is going to look over Mrs Clayton's letters, and remarking on the 'Plebeian' and another paper [presumably by its author Sir Richard Steele]; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/053a].
60 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/094], reporting on the amount of support the Princess believes they have against [?] the passage of the Bill [believed to be the Peerage Bill] and identifying various men on their side, commenting that 'He' [identifed by a note by Mrs Clayton as Lord Sunderland] does all possible to gain Tory support [for them], contradicting reports identifying individuals who had left their side and reporting that they expect the Bill to be introduced on Wednesday; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/054].
61 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/096], conveying the thanks of the Prince [of Wales, presumably] to Mr Clayton for paying the debts and expressing her own thanks to and praise of Mr Clayton, sending thanks for a letter from Mrs Clayton and agreeing to desist in calling her 'Madam'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/055].
62 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/088], thanking her for good news, expressing relief that the sessions in the Upper House are coming to an end and that their friends had not been 'expos'd', commenting on their obligations to and appreciation of Mr Clayton, remarking on the size of 'our majority' and on the political manoeuvrings, and on 'the plebeian' [Sir Richard Steele?]; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/056].
63 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/107], expressing delight at Mrs Clayton's letter, acknowledging her and the Prince's appreciation of 'your freind' [Mr Clayton?], confirming that Walpole has not entered in to 'that ugly scheme' and that he is furious with 'those who have bought', and that 'we will doe [sic] all we can'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/057].
64 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/098], reporting that a certain [unspecified] 'affair' is settled and that Walpole will not be in the Treasury, and expressing a warning as regards 'our freind' [sic] [identified in a note as Mr Clayton], as 'He will be too able for Aislaby [sic]'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/058].
65 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/101], reporting that 'the reconciliation will be made to day [sic]', so that she will soon have the 'satisfaction of naming you... without constraint', and telling her to mention this to no one; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/059].
66 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/099], remarking that she has learnt of the death of Mrs Clayton's brother and hoping that 'that affliction is not too great', reporting her unease that she might be pregnant and expressing concern at being unaware of Mrs Clayton's health; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/060].
67 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/072], expressing amusement over the mix-up of Mrs Clayton's letters to herself and to Geminghen, reporting that she will be going to her children soon and that Princess Amelia is not well, explaining that she will be visiting Lady Pembroke tomorrow on account of the death of her [Lady Pembroke's] daughter and hoping to have the pleasure of seeing Mrs Clayton for a good portion of the day; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/060a].
68 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/102], reporting that Lady Barnard's daughter would be received 'very agreably & presented on the Prince's birthday', expressing her great satisfaction with Lady Pomfret and the approval of the family, and noting that 'I remember allways [sic] good & honest Mr Clayton'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/061].
69 - Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/081], promising to send a reply to a letter received, stating that she cannot 'engage my self soe long before, it can't be till after this turn', remarking on the death of the Duchess of Shrewsbury and suggesting that this was at the hands of Sir J. Shadwell, and hoping that she and Mr Clayton are enjoying being in the country; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/062].
70 - Letter [in French] from Queen Caroline to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/125], asking her to write and report what happens 'in the house' that day; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/063].
71 - Letter [in French] from Queen Caroline to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/120], reporting that the King had spoken, but guardedly, and recommending that 'the freind' [sic] be also on his guard to avoid being suspected; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/064].
72 - Letter [in French] from Queen Caroline to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/123], reporting that all is going as wished and that she will see her tomorrow at 11 [in the morning, presumably]; with French transcription [GEO/ADD/28/065 part 1].
73 - Letter from Anne, Princess of Orange, to Lady Sundon [GEO/ADD/28/151], sending congratulations to her and Lord Sundon on 'ye mark of distinction, & favour lately shew'd you by Papa, & Mama' [presumably the grant of the Peerage], and hoping for the continuation of their friendship; with English transcription [GEO/ADD/28/065a].
74 - Letter [in French] from Queen Caroline to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/121], reporting that the King had ordered her to ask Mr Clayton what was the correct procedure for when money was paid to the Great Wardrobe, asking her for this information immediately but commenting that if the Queen was to see either Mrs or Mr Clayton, that would cause suspicion; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/066].
75 - French transcription and English translation of a letter from Queen Caroline to Mrs Clayton, asking her to bring tonight 'the dividend of the bank'.
76 - Letter [in French] from Queen Caroline to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/122], expressing pleasure at hearing of her good health, commenting that she thinks there will be difficulties with regard to 'the matter of the salt' and asking 'our good freind [sic'] [Mr Clayton] to speak to the Members [presumably, in Parliament], particularly Thomas [?] Earl and his son, and noting that the King 'has this affair very much at heart'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/068].
77 - Letter from Anne, Princess Royal, to Mrs Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/69], reporting that the Queen is very anxious to know about 'ye business yt is in ye house to day [sic]' and Mrs Clayton's opinion of it, and asking for an immediate response 'to give hopes if you can; with English transcription [RA GEO/ADD/28/069].
78 - Letter from Princess Caroline to Mrs Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/146] requesting her to ask Lady Suffolk if it would be agreeable to the Duke and Duchess of Argyll if [their daughter] Lady Caroline was made a train-bearer for the Princess's sister, and to put the same question with regard to the daughters of Lord Stanford; with English transcription [GEO/ADD/28/070].
79 - Letter from the Princess of Orange to Mrs Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/149], expressing her concern that Dr Duglas [sic] should not lose good opinion since he had always doubted 'about ye condition I was suppos'd to be in' and asking Mrs Clayton to say as much to any detractors, her satisfaction with Dives and her wish not to part with her, and her hope to see Mrs and Mr Clayton if she goes to England in the summer; with English transcription [GEO/ADD/28/021a and 065 (part 2)].
80 - Letter [in French] from Queen Caroline to Lady Sundon, reporting that the King was annoyed about an unidentified lady speaking out of turn, and that he would have preferred her [or possibly, her husband?] if she [or he?] [possibly for some post?] had not made it known to others.
81 - Letter from the Princess Royal to Mrs Clayton, requesting her to go to their lodgings this evening at 7, 'where I shall always be mighty glad to see you.'
82 - Letter from Princess Caroline to Lady Sundon, requesting her to visit as soon as is convenient.
83 - Letter from Princess Amelia to Lady Sundon, relaying a message from the Queen that the King is much better, and that the doctors have discovered that his complaint is caused by piles [?], which he is suffering from slightly that night.
       
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