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WIV - Private and official papers of William IV
1 - Papers of William Henry, Duke of Clarence
Collection
Correspondence of William IV
Reference
GEO/MAIN/45096-45097
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Lord Melville to Colonel John McMahon
Date
27 May 1814
Writer
Melville, 2nd Viscount; First Lord of the Admiralty
Addressee
McMahon, John, Colonel
Description
In a private note, Lord Melville informs Colonel John McMahon that he has received a letter from the Duke of Clarence [GEO/MAIN/45098-45099] regarding the place where the two sovereigns [Emperor of Russia and King of Prussia?] should land. Melville suggests Dover as the easier port for such a landing.
Place Of Writing
Wimbledon
Language
English
Extent
1 document (3 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
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