The Mary Hamilton Papers : Note from David Murray, 2nd Earl of Mansfield, to Mary Hamilton
Murray, David, 2nd Earl of Mansfield
The Mary Hamilton Papers
<p style='text-align: justify;'>Note from Lord Stormont [later 2nd Earl of Mansfield] to Mary Hamilton, informing her of the birth of his son. He reports that Lady Stormont’s labour was ‘short and by no means severe’. She had wanted a daughter but her disappointment was diminished ‘at the Sight of Her fine Boy’.</p><p style='text-align: justify;'>Dated at Portland Place.</p>