The Mary Hamilton Papers : Letter from Emma Garrick on behalf of Eva Maria Garrick to Mary Hamilton
Garrick, Emma
The Mary Hamilton Papers
<p style='text-align: justify;'>Letter from Emma Garrick, the niece of Eva Maria Garrick, on her aunt's behalf, to Mary Hamilton. The letter relates to a visit at short notice by the Duke and Duchess of York the evening before. Garrick reports that 'Every thing was Arrang'd as well as the Shortness of the Notice would Admit: Refreshments were Placed in the Temple; and I had the Honor of very humbly supplying your Place, in Dressing the Flower Jars &c. [...] The Evening was most favorable', and the Duke and Duchess appeared highly delighted with their reception.</p><p style='text-align: justify;'>Dated at Hampton.</p>