| Description | 1. 15 Nov 1789 to Talbot from Edward in Geneva requesting/commanding his presence in Geneva after undertaking the purchase of phaeton/horses and employing a groom, organising their journey to Geneva. Also giving details of Edward's monetary problems; not being able to return to Britain and the imminent birth of child to 'bonne amie'.
2. 17 Oct 1789 to Talbot from Edward in Geneva transported by Mr Sturt, introducing him as a new acquaintance. Requesting him to return to Geneva with Sturt and organising his agents to pay Lord Montague moneys owing.
3. 26 Sep 1789 to Talbot from Edward in Geneva, boredom of his life due to French affairs; details of monetary problems; asking Talbot to help get funds; receipt of letter from brother Duke of York and letter not yet received from brother Prince of Wales.
4. 5 Jul 1789 to Talbot from Edward, details of monetary problems told to a Mr Salgar who will inform Edward's family of them. Mentioning Talbot's stay in Clifton and 'unpleasant reception' with his cousin.
5. 19 Jun 1789 to Talbot from Edward requesting that keeps secret the monetary problems and schemes for finding £10 000 needed for debts as Father's (King) health is unsure. Talks about his extravagance.
6. 15 Jun 1789 to Talbot from Edward in Geneva agreeing to Talbot staying longer in Britain to procure money for his 'needy and hungry creditors' Mentions £5000, which if procured Talbot can have £1000 of it for his needs; Talbots' problems with his cousins and letter Edward had written to them; King's health and his 'bonne amie'.
7. 30 May 1789 to Talbot from Edward in Geneva thanking him for his assistance in saving from 'cruel and critical situation' Mentions brothers Duke of Clarence promotion, affair Duke of York having; lack of knowledge of King's health and his 'bonne amie'.
8. No date, no recipient from C Cranford (part of letter?) requesting horses to be purchased; groom hired; details of voyage and credit of £200 to be sent.
9. 18 March 1790 to Talbot (addressed to Cox, Cox and Greenwood Charing Cross London) from C Cranford in Gibraltar confirming that £200 credit in London. ready for purchase of horses, clothing and passage to Prince Edward. Also about Talbot's arrival.
10. No date, to Talbot from Edward requesting loan of 10 Louis d'or due to 'unpleasant situation'.
11. 18 Nov 1789 to Talbot from Edward in Geneva regarding miscalculating his debts and needing Talbot to raise more money for him; exhorting him to come for Christmas.
12. 14 Dec 1789 to Talbot from Edward in Geneva regarding his non arrival due to Talbot joining a Regiment; the birth of a girl to his 'bonne amie'; arrangements for the Christening and monetary concerns - need for £1200 or 1500.
13. 10 May 1791 to Talbot with Royal Fusiliers in Gibraltar from John Stuart in Madrid thanking him for his friendship; listing his unhappinesses including the brutal behaviour of a husband to a lady he knows and his ill health.
14. 1 Jun 1793 to Talbot from Mountstuart in Barnstaple regarding their friendship; his difficulty as new adjutant to undisciplned troops; time in Andalusia; Talbot's sea bathing to improve his health.
15. 13 Nov 1793 to Talbot from Mountstuart in Bassingbourne, on borders of Hertfordshire regarding state of Talbot's health with regard to being on campaign and his own presence in Bassingbourn until Christmas when he returns to Quarters.
16. 10 May 1790 to Talbot from Edward in Gibraltar requesting he exchanges commissions from the Cavalry (Queen's Regiment Dragoons) to Edward's as Talbot's health not good enough for Cavalry. Also mentions commission for horses; matters that are not settled in Geneva worrying him.
17. 29 Nov 1793 to Talbot from Mountstuart in Bassingbourn believing a reply had been lost and concerns about raising of men for Talbot.
18. No date to Talbot from Mountstuart regarding arrival in town with Lady Mountstuart and giving him 2 Spanish Pointers.
19. 20 Oct 1788 to Talbot from Edward requesting the loan of 45 Louis by the next morning for 'a reason of some consequence'. Unable to ask in person as had inflammation of the bowels.
20. 2 May 1792 to Talbot from Edward in Quebec regarding his vexation that Talbot used the word 'civility' of Edward rather than friendship; appeal to King not answered;have to stay in Quebec until 1794/5; send soap for Madame St Laurent.
21. 3 July 1792 to Talbot from Edward in Quebec regards his future - believes will stay with regiment until returns in 1794 although rumours he will succeed one of two generals who are seriously ill; hopes will then be sent to Jamaica; encloses letter for Prince of Wales for Talbot to present; his Geneva debts paid off this month and Gibraltar debts in April so should have goods returned.
22. 15 Oct 1792 to Talbot from Edward in Quebec regarding the poor state of Talbot's health and how Talbot must change his style of life to improve; decision not to request return to England from the King as annoys him and thinks could be 1795; would only change to Blues regiment; Madam St Laurents commissions; enclosing commission for his needs when returns - horses.
23. 1 Nov 1792 inventory of belongings for Prince Edward delivered to Messrs Sergeant and Birch including 2 phaetons with many furnishings and saddles bridles etc for the horses that pull the vehicles.
24. 3 Dec 1792 to Talbot from Edward in Quebec regarding his lack of knowledge/involvement in the developing affairs in France; reminder of holding on to his commissions for when he returns to Britain (Letter of 15.10) and to execute now Madam St Laurents;
25. 14 Aug 1793 to Talbot from Edward in Quebec regarding the arrival of his 2 servants; the news of the regiment; his hope that he will be summoned back in the next month and arrangements for his arrival.
26. 11 Jul 1793 to Talbot from Edward in Quebec regarding his imminent expectations of being summoned back to England with regiment; his concern that misinformation about an affair at Christmas in the Regiment has stopped that happening and the effect on his health; thanks to his brothers for helping him and arrival of commissions for Madam St Laurent.
27. Undated to Talbot from Staurt apologising for not meeting him or being able to dine with him as he is returning to Geneva.
28. Illegible date to Talbot from CL Palmer writing on behalf of Edward stating that Edward wants Talbot to visit and will recompense him if he has to resign his commission. Information about Edward's horses and visit to Lyons.
29. Unintelligible letter.
30. 18 Sep 1790 to Prince Edward from Antonia Bertiola: petition for private audience, Antonia has been banned from approaching the Prince
31. 19 Nov 1790 to Prince Edward from Antonia Bertiola: had received order to present herself at certain gate but on arrival no gate open. Asks for further instructions.
32. 20 Nov 1790 to Prince Edward from Antonia Bertiola to confirm she will attend an appointment.
33. 26 Nov 1790 to Prince Edward from Antonia Bertiola: had been received by aide de camp and rejected by prince. Aide de camp offered himself instead and Antonia agreed. Sworn by aide de camp to look after her but no contact with him since. Outlines financial problems, asks for money, asks for meeting to tell prince of insolence of his servants. Prince due to leave for Naples.
34. 17 Dec 1790 to Prince Edward fr\om Antonia Bertiola: a letter of goodbye. Leaving for Barbarie. Has ship arrived from France with various perfumery goods, wants to sell some to prince. Asks for charity for her little one Marianne as needs winter clothes.
35. 24 Dec 1790 to Prince Edward from Antonia Bertiola asking for charity for Marianne.
36. 03 Jan 1791 to Prince Edward from Antonia Bertiola (but in a different hand): Has applied for permission to leave and return to Gibraltar for passport as she is Italian. Request refused by governor. Reference to response in Italian. Writes to prince to remind him of promise to her that she has rights of 'inhabitant' for life and therefore to come and go as she pleases. Has been ill, coughing blood, and wants to go to Barbarie to recover and as living costs are cheaper.
37. Undated letter referred to in letter of 03 Jan 1791 above.
38. 10 Feb 1790: an inventory of effects belonging to Prince Edward in Geneva. List of horses, carriages and tack.
39. 1790 Account of monies paid to musicians in Gibraltar.
40. 16 Oct 1789 to Mr Talbot from Harles DeProdon D'Ivernois asking if he has sold the gold and diamond watch he took charge of. If he has will he get his bankers Drummonds to buy a lottery ticket and send the writer the rest.
41. Undated list in French of rooms and items in rooms, no indication of where.
42. Undated list of people to whom cards have been sent: mostly members of garrison. The cards appear to be for a party.
43. 03 Aug 1720 letter to Maire of Commune of St Leonard Pas de Calais from Auckland requesting right to bear arms on the properties of Mr de Clocheville, supported by added note from de Clocheville. Letter stamped with a later stamp, dated law of 1818. |