COLLECTION NAME:
Mary Hamilton Papers
Record
Image Number:
HAM14134.pdf
Reference Number:
HAM/1/4/1/34
Link to Catalogue:
Series Title:
Correspondence from the Hamilton Family
Parent Work Title:
Letter from Frederick Hamilton to Mary Hamilton
Creator:
Hamilton, Frederick, 1728-1811
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
1791-07
Description:
The letter thanks Mary Hamilton for inviting Robert Hamilton, Frederick's son, to her house in Taxal, Derbyshire. Robert Hamilton had gained a commission in the 10th Light Dragoons over a year ago, due in part on his cousin's influence and he had been with the regiment until his now having three weeks leave of absence and his father reports that he has been causing him 'some distress'. He has received many complaints on his conduct which is described as unbecoming to an Officer. He mixes with 'low' company, contracts debts and also has a 'dirty, slovenly appearance' and is disliked by almost all the other officers. Frederick Hamilton has withdrawn him from the Regiment voluntarily, aware that if he stayed in there much longer he may have been made to withdraw. The letter continues to describe Robert's character and is concerned with his debts. Frederick Hamilton advises his niece to let him know if she has any concerns about his behaviour whilst he is visiting with her.
Language Code:
eng
Subject:
Military history
Subject:
Letters
Subject:
Great Britain--Social life and customs
Category of Material:
Archives
Sub-Category:
Correspondence
Technique Used:
Handwriting
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Time Period Covered:
18th Century CE
Places Covered:
Germany
Places Covered:
England: Derbyshire: Chapel-en-le-Frith
People Covered:
Hamilton, Mary, 1756-1816
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights Holder - Work:
Copyright restrictions may apply
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2011-03-23
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by The University of Manchester Library
Access Rights:
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2011-08
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Collection Code:
Mary Hamilton Papers
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