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Collection	Correspondence of William IV
Reference	GEO/MAIN/44619-44620
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Prince William to George III
Date	6 August 1780
Writer	William, Prince (1765-1837)
Addressee	George III, King
Description	Prince William refers to his studies with Mr Majendie and informs the King that he has begun 'Opticks' with Mr Waddington and is now able to keep the ship's reckoning. The Prince refers to the rioting of a 'deluded multitude' and hopes their punishment will prove an example for the future.
Place Of Writing	aboard HMS Prince George at sea
Language	English
Extent	1 document (3 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
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Credit	All rights reserved

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