Frances Glanville Boscawen [ Aristocracy / Art and Literature ]
… to Hester Pitt, Lady Chatham. Chatham Papers, The National Archives, Kew. PRO 30/8/22 (part 2). Résumé As a bluestocking hostess, Frances Boscawen (1719-1805) is often mentioned in connection with Elizabeth Montagu or Elizabeth Vesey, but so … attention has been paid to Boscawen’s sociable activities. As the wife of an admiral, Boscawen began as a political hostess, doing the honours at her marital home, 14 South Audley Street. H er parties are thus likely to have entertained … the event had been a matter of some concern rather than great ease, but Boscawen evidently had notable success as a hostess, and reference to her agreeable politeness and elegant conversation abound in later references to her among the …
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