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].

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Title

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].

Date Created

n.d. [presumed to be before 1727]

Creator

Caroline, Princess of Wales (1683-1737)

Description

Princess Anne 'has been a little out of order', although her appetite is good.\r\nPrincess Amelia 'is much pull'd down by this last attack'; she still has facial convulsions, some fever, and complains of 'a burning heat upon her lungs'.\r\nThe Princess of Wales wishes to leave all matters of treatment to 'your freind', and wishes she had done so 3 months ago. 'Amely & Dr Stegerthal will certainly cost me my life.'

Language

French
English

Identifier

GEO/ADD/28/130; GEO/ADD/28/004