BIB_ID
425281
Accession number
MA 3498.88
Creator
Fitzherbert, Maria Anne, 1756-1837.
Display Date
London, England, 1830 August 28.
Credit line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cremin, 1980.
Description
1 item (1 page, with address) ; 23.0 x 18.6 cm
Notes
Written on mourning stationery.
The letter is undated. The date and place of writing from the published letter cited below which dates the letter "Tilney Street, August 28, 1830."
Address panel with seal to "Hon'ble / Mrs. Dawson Damer / Came House / Dorchester."
The letter is undated. The date and place of writing from the published letter cited below which dates the letter "Tilney Street, August 28, 1830."
Address panel with seal to "Hon'ble / Mrs. Dawson Damer / Came House / Dorchester."
Provenance
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cremin, 1980.
Summary
Referring to the death of the King and her departure for Brighton; saying she was so unwell "...that I was not able to move - I am now going off in half an hour - I am better & I hope change of scene & air will restore me for I have been dreadfully worried but I hope now I shall be quiet - I am sadly griev'd at all the Royals going so much sooner than they intended to Brighton but I am determin'd to keep as free of them as I can - I desir'd Gurwood to write & tell you the finalty of my wretched Business - I had not Courage to write it myself. The Carriage is waiting & I have only time to say God Bless you."
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