Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857
Published / Created:
1819
Call Number:
OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 8
Image Count:
33
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:
1820
Call Number:
OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 9
Image Count:
40
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:
1820
Call Number:
OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 10
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:
1820
Call Number:
OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 11
Image Count:
41
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:
1820
Call Number:
OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 12
Image Count:
42
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:
1820
Call Number:
OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 13
Image Count:
35
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
Manuscript, in a single hand, of a large collection of poems. The first volume contains primarily occasional poems and satirical verse; titles include "To a Fellow, who after the Author had done Him Some Service, endeavour'd to ridicule Him in a stupid Print" and "Writ under the Print of a Chimney Sweeper, Squeezing a Cat." The first volume also contains a dedication to the Princess of Wales," requesting Her Royal Highness graciously to patronize a Subscription, for printing Poems on Several Occasions," and is followed by a dedicatory poem to her, which mentions a fable "presented to His late Royal Highness at Leicester House, in 1751, which was most graciously receiv'd, & the Author had the honour to kiss the Princess' Hand." The other three volumes contain more occasional poems, political verse, "imitations and translations," and songs. Titles in these volumes include "Verses on the Demise of the late King: & the Accession of His present Majesty," "The Willow and the Peach-Tree, from a Chinese Poem," "The Victory at Cullden: gain'd by His Royal Highness...set by Mr. Handel, & Sung by Mr. Lows, in Vauxhall Gardens," and "Anniversary Song; for the Cyder Counties on the repeal of the Cyder Act (The Tune, Bumper Squire Jones)." The third volume also contains numerous dramatic pieces, including a "Prologue to the Conscious Lovers, acted in Covent Garden Theatre," "Yarico: an American pastoral Drama, set to music by Mr. John Christopher Smith: & writ for Buckingham House," "Elfrida: an Opera set to Music by Mr. John Christopher Smith," and "Moses: an Oratorio."
Description:
Binding: quarter contemporary leather., On flyleaf of vol. 1: copy of a poem titled "To my worthy Friend M. John Lockman: on His Poems on various Occasions," by Michael Clancy, dated 1762., and Pasted into Vols. 1, 2, and 4: printed copies of Lockman's poems inside front cover and throughout the manuscripts.
Subject (Name):
George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820, Handel, George Frideric,--1685-1759, Lockman, John,--1698-1771, and Smith, John Christopher,--1712-1795
Subject (Topic):
English drama--18th century, English literature--18th century, English poetry--18th century, Music--England--18th century, Occasional verse, Political poetry, English, and Verse satire, English