Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857
Published / Created:
Undated
Call Number:
OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 16
Image Count:
4
Abstract:
The collection consists of approximately 80 letters from Earl Amherst of Arracan to his first wife, Sarah, most dating from 1819 and 1820. Subjects include news of family and friends; estate management; and social and political events, including the death of George III. Amherst frequently details debates in the House of Lords and discussions with government officials. A series of 6 letters from November 1819 discusses Amherst's support of the Six Acts in the wake of the Peterloo Massacre and his fear that "the conduct of the Whigs offered the greatest encouragement to the Radicals."
Description:
Second wrapper in folder is blank. and William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst of Arracan (1773-1857), succeeded as second Baron Amherst of Arracan in 1797. A Lord of the Bedchamber in 1804-1815 and 1816-1823, he served as envoy to Naples 1809-1811 and as special ambassador to China in 1816. He was made Governor-General of India in 1823, successfully led the colony through the First Burmese War, and retired to England in 1828. He died in 1857.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain--Court and courtiers
Subject (Name):
Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821
Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857
Published / Created:
1807
Call Number:
OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 2
Image Count:
22
Abstract:
The collection consists of approximately 80 letters from Earl Amherst of Arracan to his first wife, Sarah, most dating from 1819 and 1820. Subjects include news of family and friends; estate management; and social and political events, including the death of George III. Amherst frequently details debates in the House of Lords and discussions with government officials. A series of 6 letters from November 1819 discusses Amherst's support of the Six Acts in the wake of the Peterloo Massacre and his fear that "the conduct of the Whigs offered the greatest encouragement to the Radicals." and The largest group of letters dates from 1820 and documents Amherst's participation in the trial of Queen Caroline and the debates in the House of Lords concerning the Bill of Pains and Penalties. While Amherst expressed repeated disgust at Caroline's conduct, the letters also document his growing concern at the possible harmful effects of the Bill and his eventual agreement that it be dropped by the House of Lords.
Description:
William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst of Arracan (1773-1857), succeeded as second Baron Amherst of Arracan in 1797. A Lord of the Bedchamber in 1804-1815 and 1816-1823, he served as envoy to Naples 1809-1811 and as special ambassador to China in 1816. He was made Governor-General of India in 1823, successfully led the colony through the First Burmese War, and retired to England in 1828. He died in 1857.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--History--1800-1837, and Great Britain--Politics and government--1800-1837
Subject (Name):
Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821, Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821--Trials, litigation, etc, George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820, George--IV,--King of Great Britain,--1762-1830, and Great Britain.--Parliament.--House of Lords
Subject (Topic):
Luddites, Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, and Peterloo Massacre, Manchester, England, 1819
Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857
Published / Created:
1815
Call Number:
OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 6
Image Count:
15
Abstract:
The collection consists of approximately 80 letters from Earl Amherst of Arracan to his first wife, Sarah, most dating from 1819 and 1820. Subjects include news of family and friends; estate management; and social and political events, including the death of George III. Amherst frequently details debates in the House of Lords and discussions with government officials. A series of 6 letters from November 1819 discusses Amherst's support of the Six Acts in the wake of the Peterloo Massacre and his fear that "the conduct of the Whigs offered the greatest encouragement to the Radicals." and The largest group of letters dates from 1820 and documents Amherst's participation in the trial of Queen Caroline and the debates in the House of Lords concerning the Bill of Pains and Penalties. While Amherst expressed repeated disgust at Caroline's conduct, the letters also document his growing concern at the possible harmful effects of the Bill and his eventual agreement that it be dropped by the House of Lords.
Description:
William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst of Arracan (1773-1857), succeeded as second Baron Amherst of Arracan in 1797. A Lord of the Bedchamber in 1804-1815 and 1816-1823, he served as envoy to Naples 1809-1811 and as special ambassador to China in 1816. He was made Governor-General of India in 1823, successfully led the colony through the First Burmese War, and retired to England in 1828. He died in 1857.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--History--1800-1837, and Great Britain--Politics and government--1800-1837
Subject (Name):
Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821, Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821--Trials, litigation, etc, George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820, George--IV,--King of Great Britain,--1762-1830, and Great Britain.--Parliament.--House of Lords
Subject (Topic):
Luddites, Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, and Peterloo Massacre, Manchester, England, 1819
Portrait on India paper, mounted on heavy plate paper. and Salmon-colored paper wrappers, with title printed in black on front covers. Pages measure 10 7/8 x 7 3/4 inches.
