Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume 1 (of 2) / Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte

by Lady Anne Hamilton

"You are going to be ordered to take the Princess of Wales to the Continent. If you don't commit adultery with her, you are a damned fool! You have my consent for it, and I can assure you that you have that of MY BROTHER, THE REGENT.

"Your's,

(Signed) ********.

"The officer who made the above statement and declaration is a most CREDITABLE PERSON, and the witnesses are all in this country."

"London, May 7th, 1820.

"Furnished to supply the queen with PROOF that the royal duke in question is leagued against her, in accordance with the WISHES OF THE KING!"

"Private Document.

"Captain King's agent is Mr. Stillwell, 22, Arundel-street, Strand, London; and the surgeon,

[[350]]who was present during the period the royal duke's letter was read, is James Hall. The witnesses were—Mr. Freshfield, 3, Tokenhouse-yard; Mr. Holmes, 3, Lyon's-inn; and Mr. Stokoe, 2, Lancaster-court; as also before Barry O'Meara.

(Signed) "Barry E. O'Meara."