Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/136] reporting that Princess Amelia is very ill and that she is determined to follow the advice of 'your freind' [sic] [presumably Dr Freind] even if her daughter does not choose to do so, and asking Mrs Clayton to find out from the doctor whether the operation should be made on the back or the arm; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/017].
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Title
Letter [in French] from the Princess of Wales to Mrs. Clayton [GEO/ADD/28/136] reporting that Princess Amelia is very ill and that she is determined to follow the advice of 'your freind' [sic] [presumably Dr Freind] even if her daughter does not choose to do so, and asking Mrs Clayton to find out from the doctor whether the operation should be made on the back or the arm; with transcription in French and English translation [GEO/ADD/28/017].
Date Created
n.d. [presumed to be before 1727]
Creator
Caroline, Princess of Wales (1683-1737)
Description
The Princess will go to Kensington tomorrow 'to put an end to it', but will leave the choice of who should carry out the operation to her daughter.\r\nMrs Clayton has provided an explanatory note that Dr Freind's advice was that a 'seaton' [sic] should be made, that this was ultimately done and had the desired effect, being left open for about a year and then 'dryd up'.
Language
French
English
Identifier
GEO/ADD/28/136; GEO/ADD/28/017