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Collection	William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh
Reference	GEO/MAIN/54343
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Minutes of the message from [William Henry] Duke of Gloucester to George III, with replies delivered by Lord North
Date	16 January 1775
Writer	William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1743-1805)
Addressee	George III, King
Description	The Duke proposed going abroad, selling the King his house at St Leonard's Hill and the adjoining property once belonging to Mr Ainscomb, and requested that in light of his poor health provision be made for his family. The King consented to his going abroad, but declined the purchase of property, and did not think it appropriate to apply to parliament for provision for [Maria] Duchess [of Gloucester].
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
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