(2nd Duke of Gloucester, 1776-1834, Field Marshal, great-grandson of King George II and nephew and son-in-law of King George III)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear Smyth',
thanking him for his letter and saying that he will with great satisfaction, comply with the wish expressed in it, I must therefore request you to put my name down on the list of subscribers to the Martin Spinster's Lectures..., asking when he should pay the 5 guinea subscription money. The Duchess has desired me to say that she must decline... as she has already been under the necessity of refusing several applications... she regrets not being able to do so on this occasion... without giving offence where she had previously declined..., 3 sides 8vo., Gloucester House, 28th April