Hamilton, Emma, Lady, 1761?-1815

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Birth 1765-04-26
Death 1815-01-15

Biographical notes:

Wife of Sir William Hamilton, born Emma Lyon. Mistress of Lord Nelson.

From the description of ALS : Merton, to an unidentified correspondent, 1806 Dec. 21. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122541889

Mistress of Lord Nelson.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to an unidentified woman, [1800-1815] Dec. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270499154

From the description of Autograph letter signed : to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales [later George IV], 1806 Feb. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270504606

From the description of Autograph letter in the third person : London, to Mr. Stewart, [1800-1805] April 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270497766

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Richmond, to [Sir William Nelson], 1809 July 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270503565

In 1813, Lady Hamilton was arrested for debt and consigned to the King's Bench debtors' prison in Southwark, although she was allowed to live with her young daughter on parole in nearby lodgings.

From the description of Statement of claim : manuscript, 1813 Feb. 7. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612766145

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