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GIII_PRIV - George III's Private Papers
3 - Correspondence concerning the Berkeley Peerage
Collection
George III Private Papers
Reference
GEO/MAIN/50972-50975
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Colonel Berkeley to Colonel McMahon
Date
18 January 1813
Writer
Berkeley, William Fitzhardinge, Colonel
Addressee
McMahon, John, Colonel
Description
Berkeley writes that Adam was incorrect in regards to his expectations of him being made a baron. He recounts his meetings with the Prince Regent, as well as McMahon, and McMahon's advice concerning territorial baronecy and the purchasing of seats in the House of Commons. He concludes that creating him a Baron is not as ridiculous as Adam supposes. Complete with address and stamp
Place Of Writing
Berkeley Castle
Language
English
Extent
1 document (8 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
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