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Collection	George III Private Papers
Reference	GEO/MAIN/15939-15940
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from George III to the Duke of Gloucester
Date	9 November 1771
Writer	George III, King
Addressee	William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1743-1805)
Description	George III expresses his happiness at receiving the news of the Duke's recovery (via messenger Hunter) as he was worried he had died. The King thanks Charlton, and asks the Duke to take care of himself. He recounts how happy the whole family is that he is well again. He speaks about the physicians who have saved him and those (Jebb and Adair) who have given him a report on the Duke's health. George III shows his approbation of Lieutenant Rainsford and Major Heywood, and the speed of the messenger Hunter
Place Of Writing	Richmond Lodge
Language	English
Extent	1 document (4 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
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