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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/44698-44699
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Prince William to George, Prince of Wales
Date
20 January 1786
Writer
William, Prince (1765-1837)
Addressee
George, Prince of Wales (1762-1830)
Description
Prince William wonders what his future will be after August - when William will turn 21. Nothing worth mentioning happens in Portsmouth; many accidents are reported [from ships at sea] caused by heavy gales. He makes his excuses for the dullness of the letter.
Place Of Writing
Portsmouth
Language
English
Extent
1 document (4 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper; mounted.
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
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All rights reserved
Publications
Published in "The Correspondence of George Prince of Wales, 1770-1789", I, ed. Aspinall, pp. 215-216.
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