Wife of George IV (born 1768) and queen consort from 1820 until her death in the following year. ALS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10, January 20, 1820. Caroline writes from Toulon to Countess Bylands in London. In part (her spellings retained): “I would with pleasure fly directly to dear Old England but Mr. Brougham who is my Lawyer will not allow it for the present and I must obie, but murmur in silence about it. The Court of Franch has behaved in very arrogant and impertinent manner towards me that I can not longer remain in their Dominion the Engliche Ambassador Sir Charles Stuart has even mentioned that my presence at Paris would be very much displease both Courts…. I have also determinated to leave it and I shall embark next day in a very good Merchand Ship to sail for Livorno…. Heaven bless you I trust for better days and put all my Confidance in the clemancy of the Almighty who protect us all and will confound my Eveil Ennemy [her husband, the Prince Regent, who would soon become George IV]….” The death of George III just over a week later, on January 29, placed George IV on the British throne, with Caroline by his side as queen. The marital troubles of England’s reigning couple were legion, and according to George’s correspondence, they participated in intercourse only three times during the entire marriage. The adjacent leaf bears the address panel. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered handling wear with a few tears, and show-through of ink slightly affecting legibility. RRAuction COA.
