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Collection	Correspondence of William IV
Reference	GEO/MAIN/45116-45117
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Copy of a letter from the Duke of Clarence to Lord Melville
Date	9 June 1814
Writer	Clarence and St Andrews, William, Duke of
Addressee	Melville, 2nd Viscount
Description	The Duke is answering a letter received by Lord Melville in which was confirmed the order to haul down his flag. The Duke feels this decision is unfair and feels personally hurt by it. He received Melville's order to send ships immediately to Portsmouth. The Commander in Chief there shows him the Orders for the Naval Ceremony in the presence of the allied sovereigns. Two servants are carrying this letter expressly to Melville and to McMahon. The Duke will keep his flag flying until the servants return.
Place Of Writing	Portsmouth
Language	English
Extent	1 document (3 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
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