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].
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Title
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].
Date Created
23 September [a later pencil note suggests '?1718', while another on the mount suggests '1721?' ]
Creator
Caroline, Princess of Wales (1683-1737)
Description
The Princess reports that Mrs Clayton's steward [identified as Lord Sunderland by a postscript note by Mrs Clayton] is negotiating with a clergyman [identified as Bishop Atterbury by a postscript note by Mrs Clayton] 'who manages the affairs of him who pretends to the succession of your husband in his father's estate', and that the 'suit' is due to begin on 'the first day of the term'. She recommends that Mrs Clayton inform the Master of the Rolls of this.
Language
French
English
Identifier
GEO/ADD/28/074; GEO/ADD/28/044
