COLLECTION NAME:
Mary Hamilton Papers
Record
Image Number:
HAM_1_15_1_9.pdf
Reference Number:
HAM/1/15/1/9
Link to Catalogue:
Series Title:
Correspondence from Charlotte Margaret Gunning
Parent Work Title:
Letter from Charlotte Margaret Gunning to Mary Hamilton
Creator:
Gunning, Charlotte Margaret, 1759-1794
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
1785-12-03
Description:
Gunning writes about her unhappiness over her 'sister of her heart' leaving in order to 'take a change of air' in Nancy, France, for the benefit of her poor health. Since her sister, her father and brother have gone, Gunning has been spending her time with Lady Carlisle who she describes as being 'exceedingly kind' to her. She notes that she has dined and supped at Lady Carlisles every day 'at least I did so till the Argyles came, to whom I now give some of my time'. She reports that the Argyles are all well although the Duchess has grown fat. Guning writes of her usual daily routine, rising early and playing the harpsichord. She notes that 'mastering musick' (sic) and letter writing takes up a great part of her day. Gunning continues her letter with news of friends, including Lady Dartrey, Stephen Digby, Lady Wake and the death of Sir William Wake.
Language Code:
eng-GB
Subject:
Letters
Subject:
Great Britain--Social life and customs
Category of Material:
Archives
Sub-Category:
Correspondence
Technique Used:
Handwriting
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Time Period Covered:
18th Century CE
People Covered:
Hamilton, Mary, 1756-1816
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights Holder - Work:
Copyright restrictions may apply
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2014-06-26
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by The University of Manchester Library
Access Rights:
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2014-07
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Collection Code:
Mary Hamilton Papers