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Reference2664/3/4B/16
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TitlePhotocopies of letters to and from Lady Caroline Lamb and others.
Description1. Undated letter from Lady Caroline Lamb to unknown apologising for violent temper towards the recipient. Mentions Mr Nugent by way of excuse.
2. Undated letter from Charles Fox in St James Street to Sir Ralph asking for a loan of £150.
3. Undated letter from Lord Byron to Lady Caroline Lamb. Refers to the Castlereighs. Asks if she liked his 3 verses "written in a bitter moment".
4. 1815 Letter from Lady Caroline Lamb in Brocket Hall to her cousin Annabella Milbanke congratulating her on her forthcoming marriage to Lord Byron. Reproaches her for not acknowledging a previous letter written when Annabella was ill and apologises for any offence given due to her earlier friendship with Lord Byron. States that her cousin William has shown generosity of character. Mentions that she is leaving England and refers to the generosity of her husband.
5. 11 Feb 1795 Copy letter from Edmund Burke to Captain Woodford. Thanks him for his recommendation of the readings of Abbe' Maury which he extols. Mentions the Abbe's defence of the King (of France) and heartily approves of it. Apologises humorously for lodging the Comte de Mirabeau, now known as Monsieur Riquetti, in his house which will not be agreeable to the Abbe' as he is now a member of the new government of France. Mentions the king is in prison and laments. Refers also to M Cazales.
6. 19 May 1781 Letter to Lady Sarah Lennox from Lady Susan O'Brien written from Melbury (Osmond). Refers to Lady Sarah's forthcoming marriage and notes that the Duke of Richmond will no doubt be against it. She states that Miss Bunbury may feel uncomfortable with this new situation and hopes that Lady Sarah will not be so "madly in love" that she will not notice this. Mentions the fondness of both the Duke and Duchess of Richmond for Miss Bunbury. Captain Napier will be obliged to assist with Miss Bunbury's education and the writer is concerned about his lack of income. Clearly has reservations about the marriage and feels Lady Sarah's sisters would feel the same. Mentions Lady Albemarle's opinion is in favour of the marriage.
Date1781-1815
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