Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/096], conveying the thanks of the Prince [of Wales, presumably] to Mr Clayton for paying the debts and expressing her own thanks to and praise of Mr Clayton, sending thanks for a letter from Mrs Clayton and agreeing to desist in calling her 'Madam'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/055].

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Title

Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/096], conveying the thanks of the Prince [of Wales, presumably] to Mr Clayton for paying the debts and expressing her own thanks to and praise of Mr Clayton, sending thanks for a letter from Mrs Clayton and agreeing to desist in calling her 'Madam'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/055].

Date Created

1 December [a later pencil note has added '1719']

Creator

Caroline, Princess of Wales (1683-1737)

Description

You can easily judge... what I feel upon this head, both as the wife & the mother of the persons who will reap the fruit... I can't help being a little afraid as to Mr Clayton's modesty who has not appear'd in this affair, & after soe [sic] much fatigue, despis'd the laurel.'

Language

French
English

Identifier

GEO/ADD/28/096; GEO/ADD/28/055