FITZHERBERT MARIA: (1756-1837) British high society figure, the clandestine wife of George, Prince of Wales (later King George IV). A.L.S., M Fitzherbert, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d. ('Friday Evg'), to Miss. Boyle. The Prince's long-time companion writes, in part, 'I am happy to be able to offer you a place in my Box for the Opera tomorrow night. I will if agreeable to you send my carriage for you a little before eight o'clock….as you perhaps wd. not like going there alone….'. Some light age wear and small, minor areas of paper loss to two corners and with a neat tear to the left edge of a fold (professionally repaired to the verso). About VG