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Viewing: Douce Prints S 9(p. xii)

Ballad

Title: A parody on an original letter, from a certain personage to a bishop

First Line: At length, dearest Freddy, the moment is nigh

Subjects:  Frederick Augustus, Duke of York and Albany, 1763-1827 ,  George IV, king of Great Britain, 1762-1830

Themes:  Politics and government - 19th century ,  1812

Illustration

IconClass Codes:
61B2(George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830): Historical person (with NAME)
48C514: Picture, painting
49L11: Handwriting, writing as activity
92D1521: Cupid shooting a dart
46E221: Letter, envelope
61B2(FREDERICK AUGUSTUS, Duke of York): Historical person (with NAME)
42D7: Mistress


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