Lord Auckland manuscript material

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Creator

Auckland, George Eden, Earl of, 1784-1849.

Location

Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle

Extent

• 2 items

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Notes

· To Fanny Eden, his sister : 1 autograph letter signed :20 Nov 1827 : (B'ANA 0365) : giving news of London society,"Nothing very good at the play but I was there last night and found friends in every box -- Cowpers, Tankervilles, Lambs, Ponsonbys, &c. &c. -- Lady Caroline Lamb is out of danger for the present but not likely ultimately to recover ..."

· To Thomas Love Peacock, novelist : 1 autograph letter signed : 16 Oct 1846 : (P'ANA 0007) : begins, "I am greatly obliged ..."

Biographical/Historical Note

George Eden, earl of Auckland, politician and governor-general of India. He and his sisters Emily Eden and Fanny,who kept house with him, were esteemed members of Whig society.

Controlled Access Terms

• Auckland, George Eden, Earl of, 1784-1849 -- Correspondence.
• Lamb, Caroline, Lady, 1785-1828.
• Politicians -- Great Britain -- 19th century -- Correspondence.
• Governors general -- India -- 19th century -- Correspondence.

Additional Creator Names

• Eden, Frances, 1801-1849. rcp
• Peacock, Thomas Love, 1785-1866. rcp
• Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle: Manuscripts, 1772-1925