• Reference
    W1/383
  • Title
    Thomas Creevey to Samuel Whitbread II.
  • Date free text
    2 June 1812
  • Production date
    From: 1812 To: 1812
  • Scope and Content
    The depreciation of paper money and Income Tax make it difficult to live on £2000. Has no regrets in not being in office with Canning. Lord Grey has acted unwisely in joining them. Granville ill. Prinny [the Prince of Wales, later George IV], Wellesley & Canning are villains. Political tactical gossip. SW is well out of it, and will be able to command any office later.
  • Transcript at W1/2551
  • Level of description
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