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ADD4 - Letters from and to William IV and Queen Adelaide and papers concerning them.
Collection
Additional papers relating to William IV and Queen Adelaide
Reference
GEO/ADD/4/152
Title
Letter from William, Duke of Clarence to Sir William Knighton
Date
2 May 1830
Writer
Clarence and St Andrews, William, Duke of
Addressee
Knighton, William, Sir
Description
Of the last of Knighton's letters received by William, the only good news is that the King approved of William taking charge of Adolphus's [Duke of Cambridge] son [Prince George]. Because of Knighton's other news regarding the deteriorating health of the King, William fears he will not live long.
Marked 'Most Secret and Confidential'.
Place Of Writing
Bushy House
Language
English
Extent
1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
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