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].

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Title

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].

Date Created

n.d. [a later pencil note suggests '? June ?1718']

Creator

Caroline, Princess of Wales (1683-1737)

Description

The Princess reports that, while friends are 'easy' as to the matter of her children, 'I tremble for my freinds [sic]'. She also asks Mrs Clayton not to visit, as 'a certain person will spy you'.

Language

French
English

Identifier

GEO/ADD/28/095; GEO/ADD/28/047