COLLECTION NAME:
Mary Hamilton Papers
Record
Image Number:
HAM1459.pdf
Reference Number:
HAM/1/4/5/9
Link to Catalogue:
Series Title:
Correspondence from the Hamilton Family
Parent Work Title:
Letter from Lady Catherine Hamilton
Creator:
Hamilton, Catherine, Lady, 1738-1782
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
1778-02-17
Description:
The letter is concerned with Lady Catherine Hamilton's social obligations as the wife of an ambassador and of her dispute with Lady Maynard. The letter also refers to her coach accident and of Sir William organizing an anuity for the courier who had been injured in it. Lady Catherine Hamilton describes the society of Naples as 'wanting' and that she is obliged to attend the Queen at Court balls, and also writes of the British women visiting Naples, including Lady Maynard who she notes has given her much trouble. Lady Catherine Hamilton had refused to receive her when she called to her house and did not return her call and she refused to present Lady Maynard at Court because of her 'reputation'. Lord Maynard approached Sir William to ask if he supported his wife in her views and then in a violent temper noted that King George should recall his minister or loose his friendship. Lady Catherine Hamilton writes that Maynard's words had no effect on Sir William. Lady Catherine Hamilton continues her letter on this subject.
Language Code:
eng
Subject:
Letters
Subject:
Naples (Kingdom)--Court and courtiers
Subject:
Naples (Kingdom)--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:
Italy: Campania: Napoli: Naples
Places Covered:
England: Greater London: London
People Covered:
Hamilton, Mary, 1756-1816
People Covered:
Hamilton, William, Sir, 1730-1803
People Covered:
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
People Covered:
Hamilton, Catherine, Lady, 1738-1782
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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