L30/18/46/60

From Frederick, Paris to 3rd Baron Grantham:

18 Apr 1814

From: 1814 To: 1814

Mostly concerned with his stay in Paris. Mentions visiting the opera, theatre and Louvre; purchasing China and silks for Henrietta; and being surprised by “the great scarcity of handsome women here”. He severely criticises their dress, commenting “their Bonnets and head dresses are nearly a yard high, the most ridiculous things you ever saw...Their gowns too are put on like sacks.” Also mentions the departure of Bonaparte for Elba; the movement of troops; and his hopes that Lord Wellington will visit Paris. His own plans remain uncertain.

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Paris, opera, clothing, Elba