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HAMILTON
(Sir William, 1730-1803, Diplomatist & Archaeologist, Husband of Emma Hamilton)
Fine letter Signed to the Marquess Bernardo TANUCCI,
(1698-1783, reforming Prime Minister of Naples), in French with translation, requesting his Excellency... to expedite a Passport for Seven Domestics in the service of the Countess of Orford,, Margaret (née Rolle, 1709-1781, widow of Robert Walpole, 1701-1751, son of the Prime Minister, from 1745 2nd Earl of Orford), and a permit for her suite of Twelve Horses, One Carriage, and one other Vehicle, as they are ready to depart for Rome, 1 side folio and conjugate blank, Naples, 31st May,
Item Date: 1774
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Lady Orford had separated early from her husband and lived many years in Italy.
(Translation) Naples, 31st May 1774 Sir William Hamilton prays his Excellency the Marquess Tanucci to be so kind as to expedite a Passport for Seven Domestics in the service of the Countess of Orford, and a permit for the suite of Twelve Horses, One Carriage, and one other Vehicle; being ready to depart for Rome. [Signed] Wm. Hamilton.
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