The Mary Hamilton Papers : Notes from Charlotte Margaret Gunning to Mary Hamilton
The Mary Hamilton Papers
<p style='text-align: justify;'>Three notes from Charlotte Gunning to Mary Hamilton. In the first note (HAM/1/15/1/26(1)), dated 2 April 1788, Gunning writes that she will not go to Mrs Montagu's that night, as she is to attend her brother's ball (see HAM/1/15/1/25), but can meet Hamilton the following day. She also writes on the subject of clothes.</p><p style='text-align: justify;'>The second note (HAM/1/15/1/26(3)), dated 11 April 1788, relates to the death of Lady Carlisle's daughter.</p><p style='text-align: justify;'>The third note (HAM/1/15/1/26(2)), dated 9 April 1788, expresses regret for Hamilton's absence at dinner because of her daughter's illness.</p><p style='text-align: justify;'>Original reference No. 27.</p>