COLLECTION NAME:
Mary Hamilton Papers
Image Number:
HAM14710.pdf
Reference Number:
HAM/1/4/7/10
Link to Catalogue:
Series Title:
Correspondence from the Hamilton Family
Parent Work Title:
Letter from Jean Cathcart to Charles Hamilton
Creator:
Cathcart, Jean, Lady, 1726-1771
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
1770-01-01
Description:
Letter from Jean Cathcart to her brother Charles Hamilton wishing him and his family a happy New Year and writes that she will not reprove him for not having written to her. Cathcart describes her life in St Petersburg, the food she eats and the house in which she lives which is on one of the 'finest streets' in the area and that her summer residence has been let to them by the Grand Duke. She reports that the cold, dry air of the city has benefited the health of Lord Cathcart. She continues with news of her children and notes that she spares nothing for their education. Cathcart also writes on the Russian Empress [Catherine 'the Great' (1729-1796)] noting that she is 'the finest woman' and find her 'very brilliant'. She writes on her military campaigns noting that she met with great success in her first campaign but 'They speak here about these victories with the utmost moderation'. The letter concludes with news of others acquaintances from England who are in St Petersburg including General Fullerton. Dated at St Petersburg.
Language Code:
eng-RU
Subject:
Russia--History
Subject:
New Year
Subject:
Letters
Category of Material:
Archives
Sub-Category:
Correspondence
Technique Used:
Handwriting
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Creation Site:
Russia: Saint Petersburg
Time Period Covered:
18th Century CE
Places Covered:
Russia: Saint Petersburg
Places Covered:
England: Greater London: London
People Covered:
Cathcart, Jean, Lady, 1726-1771
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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