Memorandum of Sir Henry Halford on his interview with Queen Charlotte the day before her death and the signing of the Queen's will.

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Title

Memorandum of Sir Henry Halford on his interview with Queen Charlotte the day before her death and the signing of the Queen's will.

Date Created

16 November 1818

Creator

Halford, Henry, Sir, 1st Baronet

Description

Halford gives an account of the conversation in which he informed the Queen that she was 'in instant peril of life'. He describes the Queen sending for General Taylor; and her wish to leave her possessions to the three Princesses, with the exception of her clothes.
Signed.
Half past 5 o'clock.
Witnessed by Sir Francis Milman.

Language

English

Transcription Difficulty

Difficult

Identifier

GEO/ADD/15/897