Letter to Samuel Crisp (1775) [ People / Practices ]
… Letter from Frances Burney to Samuel Crisp (21 Nov. 1775) So now, back to our first Concert,—I must trace back the circumstances in my … The Prince is another Mr Bruce, being immensely Tall, & stout in proportion. He is a handsome & magnificent Figure. His Dress was very superb. Besides a Blue Garter, he had a star of Diamonds, of prodigious brilliancy; he had likewise a … with Diamonds of such magnitude & lustre that, when near the Candle, they were too dazzling for the Eye. His Jewels, Dr. King says, are Valued at above £ 100,000. He was extremely gracious & polite, & appeared to be addicted to …
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