The Mary Hamilton Papers : Letter from Charlotte Margaret Gunning to Mary Hamilton

Digby (née Gunning), Charlotte Margaret

The Mary Hamilton Papers

<p style='text-align: justify;'>Letter from Charlotte Gunning to Mary Hamilton, containing general news. Her sister has returned from Bath with good news of Hamilton's health and the birth of Hamilton's daughter. She also writes of books and of attending a lecture given by Mr Walker. She intended to go to accompany Lady Carlisle's daughter, who had not attended before, but she found 'great pleasure in recollecting what I formerly new [sic], and fixing that knowledge in my mind'. The letter continues on Gunning's daily routine. She is constantly engaged in the evenings 'but very little in the world'. She sees the Queen twice a week, and sometimes attends the Opera.</p><p style='text-align: justify;'>Dated at St James's [London].</p><p style='text-align: justify;'>Original reference No. 20.</p>

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