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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/44606-44607
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Prince William to George III
Date
24 November 1779
Writer
William, Prince (1765-1837)
Addressee
George III, King
Description
As the fleet will be laid up for the winter, the Prince will soon be home. He hopes that his conduct will show he has learnt nothing bad and he has not been affected by the vice he has seen or by the roughness peculiar to most seaman. The Prince's studies with Mr Majendie have been little interrupted and he has learnt many things about common life, as well as martial discipline and the severity arising from it.
Place Of Writing
aboard HMS Prince George at Spithead
Language
English
Extent
1 document (3 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
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