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Caroline, consort of George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1737

 Person

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Stair papers

 Collection
Call Number: OSB MSS 24
Abstract: The collection consists of letters and a few miscellaneous papers documenting the last part of Stair's political and military career. There are 53 letters from Sarah Jennings Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, written to inform Stair of developments in London, 1737-1742. Subjects include the royal family; the illness and death of Queen Caroline; the political intrigues of the Prince of Wales and members of his court; Robert Walpole and the opposition to his government; foreign affairs,...
Dates: 1722-1745