Letter from William, Duke of Clarence to Sir John Barton, written at Brighton

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Title

Letter from William, Duke of Clarence to Sir John Barton, written at Brighton

Date Created

9 January 1818

Creator

Clarence and St Andrews, William, Duke of

Description

William was glad to receive Barton's letter containing the information that the Prince Regent approved of William's ideas [concerning Lieutenant General Benjamin Bloomfield, 1st Baron Bloomfield?]. He hopes Princess [Caroline] of Denmark will behave with his daughters; William declares his unwillingness to marry [the King of Denmark had two daughters who, under Salic Law, were excluded from the succession to the throne. Caroline being the eldest one, she was being pressured into marrying soon and well. William was among the grooms suggested].

Language

English

Identifier

GEO/ADD/4/146

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