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GIV_CALENDAR - George IV Calendar as Prince, Regent and King

1 - George IV Calendar papers as Prince of Wales

1766-1780 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1766-1780

1781 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1781

1782 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1782

1783 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1783

1784 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1784

1785 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1785

1786 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1786

1787 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1787

1788 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1788

1 - Letter from Lord Southampton to A Robinson on George, Prince of Wales's use of warrants for Chaplains

2 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Lord Thurlow, asking him to have an audience with [Thomas] Tyrwhitt on behalf of the Prince

3 - Memorandum on the legal basis of the Regency

4 - Letter from Lord Rawdon to George, Prince of Wales, on the Prince's servant reaching him on his way to Ireland, and arranging to wait on the Prince in town

5 - Letter from Lord Rawdon to Captain J W Payne on receiving his letter, and asking that George, Prince of Wales, come to town on Saturday at a time of his own convenience

6 - Letter from Lord Rawdon to George, Prince of Wales, on being at the Prince's disposal having now no need to go to Ireland, and on the Prince's 'want of economy'

7 - Letter from Lord Rawdon to George, Prince of Wales, on intending to wait on the Duke of York, and on the return of Rawdon's draft approved by Lord Thurlow

8 - Letter from Lord Cornwallis to George, Prince of Wales, on Mr Johnstone's position at Lucknow; on the Prince's wishes regarding Mr [Pellegrine] Treves and Cornwallis's arrangement that Treves should remain in Benares; and the state of the administration and finances in India

9 - Letter from R B Sheridan to George, Prince of Wales, on his audience with the Chancellor Lord Thurlow

10 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to [?Lord Thurlow] on his interview with William Pitt introducing him to George III's physicians, and the deteriorating health of George III

11 - Letter from Lord Loughborough to Captain Payne on three possible scenarios regarding George III's illness and their consequences for a Regency

12 - Letter from Lord Thurlow to George, Prince of Wales, on receipt of the Prince's letter; his readiness to obey his commands, and the crisis arising from George III's illness

13 - Letter from Lord Loughborough to Captain Payne on the right of George, Prince of Wales, to the Regency, and advising that the Prince call a meeting of the Privy Council to declare his intention to rule as Regent

14 - Letter from Sir William Hamilton to George, Prince of Wales, on sending him a marble sculpture of an Augustus, and on the Prince's love for the Arts

15 - Letter from Lord Loughborough to Captain Payne on George, Prince of Wales's good conduct; the neccessity of providing the impression that the Prince does not desire 'that power'; the likelihood the Prince is being watched and the need for reserve

16 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to [Lord Thurlow] requesting his attendance at Windsor Castle at 11 o'clock the next day

17 - Letter from Lord Thurlow to George, Prince of Wales, confirming his attendance the next day at 11 o'clock

18 - Letter from Thomas Erskine to Captain Payne, on his esteem and gratitude towards George, Prince of Wales, and enquiring whether it would be appropriate for him to call at the Prince's appartments

19 - Letter from Lord Sandwich to [?Captain J W Payne] on the messenger sent to Mr [Charles James] Fox being detained three days at Dover

20 - Letter from Lord Rodney to Captain Payne on not being able to attend the House of Lords next Thursday due to gout, and suggesting George, Prince of Wales, advise him on who to give his proxy to

21 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Lord Thurlow, on expecting to hear from him, and sending his private secretary Captain Payne to wait on him and deliver any messages from Thurlow to the Prince

22 - Letter from Captain Payne to George, Prince of Wales on meeting Sheridan, Lord North and Lord Loughborough regarding the Prince's 'interest' and delivering the Prince's letter to the Chancellor

23 - Letter from Lord Thurlow to George, Prince of Wales, on the Prince's expectation of a letter, and the likelihood of the adjournment of Parliament

24 - Letter from Lord Loughborough to Richard Brinsley Sheridan on intelligence from Lord Stormont of plans to impose limitations on a Regency, or to exclude George, Prince of Wales from being Regent

25 - Letter from Thomas Erskine to Captain Payne thanking him for his letter; arranging to visit Windsor the next day with a list of Sheriffs named by the Council for George, Prince of Wales to inspect; and commenting on the Prince's good conduct

26 - Letter from Lord Sandwich to Captain Payne on strengthening their position in the House of Commons for the next meeting, and the support of Mr Robert Burton

27 - Letter from William Fullarton to Captain J W Payne on wishing to be of service to George, Prince of Wales; requesting advice as to what position he should take in an upcoming debate; the arrival of Charles James Fox from Bologna that morning; and on the good conduct of the Prince

28 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Lord Thurlow, requesting his attendance at 12 o'clock the next day

29 - Letter from Lord Thurlow to George, Prince of Wales, on attending him the next day at 12 o'clock

30 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Mrs Tunstall on George III's physicians' decision to 'remove him to Kew'; requesting her to consult with Mr Dundas and arrange for the accommodation of the King and attendants

31 - Letter from Lord Thurlow to Captain Payne on George, Prince of Wales's visit to the Queen on Wednesday, and a paper that Thurlow wishes to communicate to the Prince beforehand

32 - Letter from Charles James Fox to George, Prince of Wales, on his conversation with Lord Thurlow regarding Thurlow's connection with the Ministers, and the likely success of the Regency

33 - Letter from the Duke of York to Lord Thurlow, requesting his attendance at Windsor at one o'clock the next day where [?Queen Charlotte] hopes to see him

34 - Letter from Lord Thurlow to the Duke of York on accepting the Duke's commands to attend George, Prince of Wales at one o'clock the next day

35 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Lord Thurlow, requesting him to arrange a meeting of the Cabinet Ministers at two o'clock the next day for them to examine the King's situation and consult his physicians [regarding the King's removal to Kew]

36 - Letter from Lord Thurlow to George, Prince of Wales, on the Prince's commands to summon the Cabinet

37 - Message from George, Prince of Wales, to the Cabinet, regarding George III's illness and the propriety of transferring him to Kew

38 - Cabinet Minute authorising the removal of George III to Kew due to his illness

39 - Letter from Richard Brinsley Sheridan to [?Lord Thurlow] requesting him on behalf of George, Prince of Wales, to inform 'his Majesty's confidential servants' that news has been received from George III's physicians regarding the King's health, and the need for them to examine the King's situation

40 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales to the [?Duke of Portland] on his regard for the Duke; and his hurt feelings regarding a 'distressing' subject

41 - Letter from Lord Thurlow to Captain Payne on receiving his note while dining at Lord Stafford's residence

42 - Letter from Sir Godfrey Webster to Captain Payne, enquiring after the King's health, and on political support regarding the Regency question

43 - Letter from Lord Thurlow to George, Prince of Wales, on Lord Weymouth's suggestions regarding transporting George III's papers to Kew during his illness

44 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to the Cabinet on the papers sent to him; the role of George III's physicians and Council during his illness; and the Prince's anxiety as a son and subject, which prevents him from involving himself further

45 - Letter from William Windham to Captain Payne regarding conversations with George, Prince of Wales, and Mr. Pitt

46 - Letter from Sir Godfrey Webster to George, Prince of Wales, on a previous letter regarding the Regency question; his support of the Prince; and his disappointment at the absence of a reply

47 - Memorandum on the Regency, and the influence of Henry Dundas on William Pitt

48 - Pamphlet on the Regency question, 'in its constitutional point of view'

49 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Mr Alvensleben on his decision to take control of the administration of affairs in the Electorate during the King's illness

50 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales to the King of Prussia informing him of his authority over the Electorate of Hanover during George III's illness, and assuring him that he will uphold his father's commitments

51 - Memorandum regarding Dr. Francis Willis, on his character and experience, and that of his son Dr John Willis, and their potentially useful role during George III's illness

52 - Letter from Lord Sandwich to Captain Payne on the support of [Robert] Burton and [Thomas] Hunt for the Regency

53 - Letter from Lord Loughborough to Captain Payne on receiving a summons to a Privy Council meeting to examine George III's physicians on the state of his health

54 - Letter from the Duke of Portland to George, Prince of Wales, on the proceedings of the Council enquiring into the King's illness

55 - Letter from the Duke of Portland to George, Prince of Wales, on providing him with the answers of the physicians from the Council meeting regarding George III's illness

56 - Testimony of George III's physicians from their examination by the Privy Council regarding the King's illness and prospect of recovery

57 - Letter from Lord Camden to George, Prince of Wales, on sending him a copy of the examination by the Privy Council of George III's physicians regarding his illness and prospect of recovery

58 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Lord Thurlow, requesting him to write his thoughts [on a matter] for the Queen

59 - Letter from Lord Thurlow to George, Prince of Wales on the role of the Queen in caring for George III during his illness

60 - Letter from the Duke of Portland to George, Prince of Wales on a letter sent to the Prince regarding the Privy Council's examination of George III's physicians

61 - Letter from the Duke of Portland to George, Prince of Wales, on enclosing a list of the questions asked of George III's physicians by the Privy Council

62 - Copy of George III's physicians' answers from their examination by the Privy Council regarding George III's illness

63 - Letter from the Prince of Nassau to George, Prince of Wales, on the death of his father, Charles Christian

64 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to [Sir George Baker] and the other physicians of George III, requesting an account of the King's health

65 - Draft declaration of George, Prince of Wales, on the Regency, thanking [?members of the Privy Council] for their sentiments regarding George III's illness, and the Prince's determination to merit their esteem and act on constitutional principles

66 - Letter from Lord Loughborough to Captain Payne on an account of the proceedings of the first three days of an Accession, and notes for a declaration to be written by George, Prince of Wales

67 - Letter from Lord Sandwich to [?Captain J W Payne] on securing the support of Sir Peter Parker [on the Regency question]

68 - Letter from Edmund Burke to Captain Payne requesting to meet him with papers on the King's illness that may be useful for the next day's examination [report on the King's physicians presented to Parliament 10 December 1788], and questioning whether to talk to Dr Warren

69 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Lord Thurlow, on Queen Charlotte's request for Thurlow to visit her at Kew, and the Prince's wish to see him on Thursday

70 - Letter from Lord Thurlow to George, Prince of Wales, in response to the Prince's letter requesting him to visit himself and Queen Charlotte

71 - Letter from Lord Thurlow to George, Prince of Wales, on Queen Charlotte's instructions regarding visiting her at Kew, and his arrangement to visit the Prince

72 - Letter from the Duke of Portland to George, Prince of Wales, on arranging for a copy of the evidence of George III's physicians questioned by a Committee of the House of Lords that day

73 - Letter from Lord Sandwich to Captain Payne enquiring as to the time he should wait on George, Prince of Wales, the next day; his plans to see the Duke of Portland; Sir P[eter] Parker aligning himself politically with Lord Sandwich; and Lord Exeter leaving him his proxy

74 - Notes by Edmund Burke to [William Pitt], on behalf of George, Prince of Wales, rejecting the role of Regent if restrictions are imposed

75 - Letter from Lord Sandwich to Captain Payne on political matters including Lord Hinchingbrook and the 'Lieutenancy of the County'

76 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Lord Thurlow, asking him to speak against bringing the question of right to a division in Parliament [regarding the proposed Regency] as a personal favour to the Prince

77 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Lord Thurlow, on the failure of William Pitt to inform the Prince of the measures he intends to impose on a Regency, and requests that Pitt outlines these measures in writing

78 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Lord Lonsdale on the 'injurious and insulting' 'question of right; and the Prince's objection to any limitation on the Regency other than measures necessary for the King's repossession of Government

79 - Letter from William Pitt to George, Prince of Wales, on his motion concerning the right of Parliament and responding to the Prince's criticisms

80 - Letter from Lord Lonsdale to George, Prince of Wales, proposing the Prince send a message to the House of Commons proposing himself as Regent, and for a Committee to take this immediately into consideration

81 - Letter from Lord Lonsdale to George, Prince of Wales, on the likelihood of Members voting the same way if the Motion [?on the Prince's inherent right to the Regency] is repeated, and suggesting the Prince send a message to Parliament

82 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Lord Lonsdale on his health, and thanking him for his friendship and support

83 - Letter from Lord Thurlow to George, Prince of Wales, on rearranging their appointment

84 - Letter from Lord Thurlow to George, Prince of Wales, apologising for causing him trouble

85 - Hints on the Regency

86 - Letter from R B Sheridan to Captain Payne on his audience with Lord Loughborough, who wishes to see George, Prince of Wales, the next day at 2 o'clock

87 - Memorandum on George III's estates in Germany, including their Constitutions, forms of government and religion

88 - Minutes of the House of Lords on the proposed Regency

89 - Letter from William Pitt to George, Prince of Wales, on the proposal for the Regency to be submitted to the House of Commons

90 - Letter from George, Prince of Wales, to Lord Lonsdale on Lonsdale's proposal that the Prince send a message proposing himself as Regent to the House of Commons, and for Sir William Lowther to move immediately for it to be considered by a Committee

91 - Letter from [?Lord Lonsdale] to [?George, Prince of Wales] on discountenancing any question which may insult the Prince's character or conduct

93 - A Plan for a Regency [heading only]

94 - Letter from Lord Rawdon to [?Captain J W Payne] on being unable to finish his papers

95 - Notes by Edmund Burke's for an Address to George, Prince of Wales, by the House of Commons, on the King's illness and requesting that the Prince become Regent

96 - Letter from Henry, [Duke of Cumberland], to George, Prince of Wales, on the death of Admiral Forbes and the vacancy of the position of General of Marines [?Admiral of the Fleet]

97 - Draft speech by George, Prince of Wales, to Parliament, in the event of being granted the Regency, on his loyalty to the King and support of the Constitution

98 - Draft declaration of George, Prince of Wales, to Parliament on the Regency: that royal power should not be diminished or distributed; and the country not left without a Government

99 - Letter from Sir John Macpherson to George, Prince of Wales, on enclosing two papers for the Prince's attention

1789 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1789

1790 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1790

1791 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1791

1792 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1792

1793 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1793

1794 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1794

1795 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1795

1796 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1796

1797 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1797

1798 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1798

1799 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1799

1800 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1800

1801 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1801

1802 - George, Prince of Wales Calendar papers for 1802

1803 - George, Prince of Wales, Calendar papers for 1803

1804 - George, Prince of Wales, Calendar papers for 1804

1805 - George, Prince of Wales, Calendar papers for 1805

1806 - George, Prince of Wales, Calendar papers for 1806

1807 - George, Prince of Wales, Calendar papers for 1807

1808 - George, Prince of Wales, Calendar papers for 1808

1809 - George, Prince of Wales, Calendar papers for 1809

1810 - George, Prince of Wales, Calendar papers for 1809

1811 - George, Prince of Wales, Calendar papers for 1811

2 - George IV Calendar papers as Prince Regent

3 - George IV Calendar papers as King

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