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Collection	Correspondence of William IV
Reference	GEO/MAIN/44808-44809
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Prince William to George III
Date	29 December 1787
Writer	William, Prince (1765-1837)
Addressee	George III, King
Description	Informing the King of the safe arrival of the HMS Pegasus in the docks where she will stay for a little while after having spent so much time at sea. He makes the case for him being in charge of a bigger ship in case any rupture with the French or Spanish happens and the Pegasus will not be strong enough. He would be honoured to command the Melanpus and to return to a foreign station abroad for another three years.
Place Of Writing	aboard HMS Pegasus in Hamoaze
Language	English
Extent	1 document (3 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
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