COLLECTION NAME:
Mary Hamilton Papers
Record
Image Number:
HAM_1_11_16.pdf
Reference Number:
HAM/1/11/16
Link to Catalogue:
Series Title:
Correspondence from Lady Dartrey (later Cremorne)
Parent Work Title:
Letter from Lady Dartrey to Mary Hamilton
Creator:
Dartrey, Philadelphia Hannah, 1740-1826
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
1782-01-04
Description:
Letter from Lady Dartrey to Mary Hamilton. The letter relates to Dartrey's aiding a woman who has fallen on hard times and living in poverty. Dartrey is disappointed that Hamilton had not called on her the previous night. She writes that she dedicates Sundays and Thursday to her children and to friends such as Hamilton and calls such days 'holiday'.
Dartrey writes on Lady Spencer [née Poyntz], (Margaret) Georgiana, Countess Spencer (1737–1814)]who she notes has 'left a Magdalen to my care'. Dartrey called on this poor woman to give her money and advice and notes that she felt awkward. The woman was once a fine Lady but now is a 'penitent'. She told the woman that she was calling on Lady Spencer's behalf with some money from her. the woman 'with the air of a Baccilli, [...] said "ah Ma[d]am, we are vastly mortified that we "were out when your La[dys[h]ip did us the Honour of Calling" [this was the Dartrey's second visit] just as if I went to leave my name, & expected she should return my Visit'. This caused Dartrey some discomfort but she writes that as a rule she tries not to judge people on outward appearances and resolved to talk with her and find out 'whether her sentiments corresponded with her manner' and was greatly moved by their conversation. The letter continues on the woman and her situation and with general news of acquaintances.
Dartrey writes on Lady Spencer [née Poyntz], (Margaret) Georgiana, Countess Spencer (1737–1814)]who she notes has 'left a Magdalen to my care'. Dartrey called on this poor woman to give her money and advice and notes that she felt awkward. The woman was once a fine Lady but now is a 'penitent'. She told the woman that she was calling on Lady Spencer's behalf with some money from her. the woman 'with the air of a Baccilli, [...] said "ah Ma[d]am, we are vastly mortified that we "were out when your La[dys[h]ip did us the Honour of Calling" [this was the Dartrey's second visit] just as if I went to leave my name, & expected she should return my Visit'. This caused Dartrey some discomfort but she writes that as a rule she tries not to judge people on outward appearances and resolved to talk with her and find out 'whether her sentiments corresponded with her manner' and was greatly moved by their conversation. The letter continues on the woman and her situation and with general news of acquaintances.
Language Code:
eng-GB
Language:
English
Subject:
Great Britain--Social life and customs
Subject:
Letters
Category of Material:
Archives
Sub-Category:
Correspondence
Technique Used:
Handwriting
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Time Period Covered:
18th Century CE
People Covered:
Hamilton, Mary, 1756-1816
People Covered:
Spencer, Margaret Georgiana Poyntz Spencer, Countess, 1737-1814
Item Height:
235 mm
Item Width:
185 mm
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):
2019-05-01
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by The University of Manchester Library
Access Rights:
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2019-06
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Collection Code:
Mary Hamilton Papers