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].
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Title
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].
Date Created
n.d. [presumed to be before 1727]
Creator
Caroline, Princess of Wales (1683-1737)
Description
The Princess of Wales has written to 'the Lady' [Mrs Clayton identifies her as Lady Portland] that she expects a blister to be applied immediately. \r\nPrincess Amelia [unnamed, but presumed to be her] has less fever, but has a closed hand, difficulty in swallowing, a 'cruel thirst', headache, '& a heat all over with the pain in her head as if all her veins would burst', and 'allways [sic] slumbring [sic] in the midst of her discourse'. It is also felt that she may have an obstruction in her liver.
Language
French
English
Identifier
GEO/ADD/28/112; GEO/ADD/28/014
