Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/102], reporting that Lady Barnard's daughter would be received 'very agreably & presented on the Prince's birthday', expressing her great satisfaction with Lady Pomfret and the approval of the family, and noting that 'I remember allways [sic] good & honest Mr Clayton'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/061].

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Title

Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/102], reporting that Lady Barnard's daughter would be received 'very agreably & presented on the Prince's birthday', expressing her great satisfaction with Lady Pomfret and the approval of the family, and noting that 'I remember allways [sic] good & honest Mr Clayton'; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/061].

Date Created

18 October 1725

Creator

Caroline, Princess of Wales (1683-1737)

Description

The Princess notes with regard to Lady Pomfret that 'the advice of a good freind [sic] will make her a real woman of quality'. She also deliberately mis-spells Lady Pomfret's name at the start of GEO/ADD/28/102 as 'Lady Bomffrit'.

Language

French
English

Identifier

GEO/ADD/28/102; GEO/ADD/28/061