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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/45123
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from the Duke of Clarence to Lord Melville
Date
10 June 1814
Writer
Clarence and St Andrews, William, Duke of
Addressee
Melville, 2nd Viscount
Description
The Duke is pleased with the information provided by Melville in his letter, but he maintains that he will keep his flag flying as he believes this does not interfere with the Port duties. To reassure Melville about the righteousness of this action, he mentions the 'very good effects already produced by the proper and liberal promotion of the Flags'.
Place Of Writing
Portsmouth
Notes
Enclosure
Language
English
Extent
1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
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