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Collection	Additional papers relating to William IV and Queen Adelaide
Reference	GEO/ADD/4/146
Title	Letter from William, Duke of Clarence to Sir John Barton
Date	9 January 1818
Writer	Clarence and St Andrews, William, Duke of
Addressee	Barton, John, Sir
Description	William was glad to receive Barton's letter containing the information that the Prince Regent approved of William's ideas [concerning Lieutenant General Benjamin Bloomfield, 1st Baron Bloomfield?]. He hopes Princess [Caroline] of Denmark will behave with his daughters; William declares his unwillingness to marry [the King of Denmark had two daughters who, under Salic Law, were excluded from the succession to the throne. Caroline being the eldest one, she was being pressured into marrying soon and well. William was among the grooms suggested].
Place Of Writing	Birghton
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
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