COLLECTION NAME:
Mary Hamilton Papers
Record
Image Number:
HAM14723.pdf
Reference Number:
HAM/1/4/7/23
Link to Catalogue:
Series Title:
Correspondence from the Hamilton Family
Parent Work Title:
Letter from Frederick Hamilton to Charles Hamilton
Creator:
Hamilton, Frederick, 1728-1811
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
1766-09-28
Description:
Letter from Frederick Hamilton to his brother Charles Hamilton on his intentions of settling in Ipswich. He writes of his connections there, the benefits of the air and society and notes that he need only return to Ireland for two or three months each year which he will be able to do without too much inconvenience. The letter also writes with news of friends and acquaintances. He writes that Lady Beauchamp called on him and confirmed the news that Lord Bristol having succeeded his father as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. 'I am sure he is totally unqualified for that office, he owes it intirely (sic) to L[or]d Chatham - To whom he has played court for these two years past'. Dated at Ipswich.
Language Code:
eng-GB
Subject:
Letters
Subject:
Great Britain--Social life and customs
Category of Material:
Archives
Sub-Category:
Correspondence
Technique Used:
Handwriting
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Creation Site:
England: Suffolk: Ipswich
Time Period Covered:
18th Century CE
Places Covered:
England: Suffolk: Ipswich
Places Covered:
Ireland
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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