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Collection	Edward, Duke of York and Albany
Reference	GEO/MAIN/54277
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Prince Edward to [George, Prince of Wales] regarding the British fleet
Date	13 October [1759]
Writer	Prince Edward Augustus (1739-1767)
Addressee	George, Prince of Wales (1738-1820)
Description	Edward mentions the effects of strong gales, anchoring at Plimouth [Plymouth] Sound, distress signals from [HMS] Royal Anne, and ships missing from the fleet. He also mentions the need to reprovision beer and water, and that he is waiting to be granted leave so that he can leave 'the most disagreeable of places'.
Place Of Writing	[HMS] Ramillies, Plimouth [Plymouth] Sound
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
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