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Augustus, Ernest and Frederick. Letters, 1812-1813, 1823-1842

By Meg Hixon

Collection Overview

Title: Augustus, Ernest and Frederick. Letters, 1812-1813, 1823-1842

ID: 01/02/02/POST-1650 MS 0035

Creator: Croker, John Wilson (1780-1857)

Extent: 1.0 Volume

Arrangement: The letters are bound into a single volume. Each group of letters is arranged chronologically, with undated items placed at the end. The letters of Ernest Augustus precede those of Frederick Augustus.

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection consists of nineteen letters that Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, wrote to John Wilson Croker between March 12, 1812, and March 28, 1842, as well as seven letters that Frederick Augustus, Duke of York and Albany, wrote to primarily unidentified recipients between December 16, 1822, and July 17, 1825 (including 2 undated items).

In his first four letters to Croker (dated 1812-1813), Ernest Augustus primarily mentioned military and personal matters, such as a soldier who deserted from the King's Hussars. His fifteen remaining letters (dated 1832-1842) are generally lengthier and concern political issues in Great Britain, Germany, and other Western European countries. Augustus frequently discussed British politicians, even after his move to Hanover, and complained of his treatment in British newspapers. He also commented on German politics, increasing radicalism throughout Western Europe, tensions between Great Britain and France, the reign of Louis Philippe, and the Corn Laws.

Prince Frederick Augustus wrote six brief notes to unidentified correspondents (dated 1822-1825, with two partially dated items) and one to Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville (June 20, 1823). His letter to Viscount Melville, which concerns a proposed military promotion, includes an unsigned response. The remaining correspondence is largely personal, with one brief reference to the death of George Russell.

See Administrative/Biographical History and Administrative Information for more information.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions:

This collection is the physical property of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library. Intellectual property rights, including copyright, may reside with the materials' creator(s) or their heirs.

The Rare Book & Manuscript Library welcomes requests for reproductions made from works in our collections, though restrictions may apply to certain materials. Please contact the library with any questions.

Related Materials: Post-1650 MS 0034 also consists of letters to John Wilson Croker.

Finding Aid Revision History: Revised by Meg Hixon (October 2016) and Dana Miller (December 2023).

Other URL: https://i-share-uiu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CARLI_UIU/17ks9l7/alma99323835812205899

Box and Folder Listing

Volume 1: Letters, 1821-1842Add to your cart.
Item 1: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1812 March 12Add to your cart.
Item 2: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1812 August 15Add to your cart.
Item 3: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1813 April 26Add to your cart.
Item 4: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1813 April 27Add to your cart.
Item 5: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1832 May 25Add to your cart.
Item 6: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1832 October 16Add to your cart.
Item 7: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1833 August 20Add to your cart.
Item 8: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1838 November 30Add to your cart.
On three sheets of paper, each taped in separately.
Item 9: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1839 January 21Add to your cart.
On two sheets of paper, each taped in separately.
Item 10: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1839 May 11Add to your cart.
On two sheets of paper, each taped in separately.
Item 11: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1839 May 19Add to your cart.
On three sheets of paper, each taped in separately.
Item 12: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1839 June 23Add to your cart.
On two sheets of paper, each taped in separately.
Item 13: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1839 December 9Add to your cart.
On two sheets of paper, each taped in separately.
Item 14: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1840 March 8Add to your cart.
On three sheets of paper, each taped in separately.
Item 15: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1840 August 15Add to your cart.
On two sheets of paper, each taped in separately.
Item 16: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1841 January 30Add to your cart.
Item 17: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1841 May 31Add to your cart.
On two sheets of paper, each taped in separately.
Item 18: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1841 September 5Add to your cart.
On two sheets of paper, each taped in separately.
Item 19: Augustus, Ernest to John Wilson Croker, 1842 March 28Add to your cart.
On six sheets of paper, each taped in separately.
Item 20: Augustus, Frederick to unknown recipient, 1822 May 16?Add to your cart.
Item 21: Augustus, Frederick to unknown recipient, 1822 December 31Add to your cart.
Item 22: Augustus, Frederick to unknown recipient, 1825 February 22Add to your cart.
Item 23: Augustus, Frederick to Robert Dundas, 1823 June 20Add to your cart.
Includes an unsigned response.
Item 24: Augustus, Frederick to unknown recipient, 1825 July 17Add to your cart.
Item 25: Augustus, Frederick to unknown recipient, 1825 December 6Add to your cart.
Item 26: Augustus, Frederick to unknown recipient, ???? February 21Add to your cart.