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GIII_PRIV - George III's Private Papers
1 - George III's Private Papers: 'Miscellaneous and Undated'
5 - George III's private papers 1771-1775
Collection
George III Private Papers
Reference
GEO/MAIN/16019-16021
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Lord Holderness to George III
Date
30 August 1774
Writer
Holderness, 4th Earl of
Addressee
George III, King
Description
Lord Holderness writes that he takes his time to recover in order to be of use to the Princes. He criticises a "classical" education and suggests what other aspects of their education should be highlighted (i.e French), mentions the lacunae in their education (such as German and drawing) and his approval of the Princes eating with their father
Place Of Writing
Geneva
Language
English
Extent
1 document (6 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
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