| Collection | George IV Private Papers |
| Reference | GEO/MAIN/35835-35836 |
| Record Type | Correspondence |
| Title | Letter from Elizabeth, Duchess of Devonshire to George IV regarding the Pope's [Leo XII] illness |
| Date | 8 July 1823 |
| Writer | Elizabeth, Duchess of Devonshire (1758-1824) |
| Addressee | George IV, King |
| Description | The Duchess describes the event of the Pope's fall (which resulted in a broken femur) his subsequent fever, and fears for his recovery. The Duchess also mentions Cardinal Consalvi, Lord Lauderdale, Sir Henry Halford, Lady Mary Deerhurst, and a visit to England. |
| Place Of Writing | Rome |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1 document (4 pages) |
| Physical Description | Loose manuscript paper; mounted |
| Access Conditions | Available in surrogate form only |
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| Level | Item |
| Publications | Published in A. Aspinall "The letters of George IV 1812-1830" (London, 1938) Vol. 3; no. 1070 |