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WIV - Private and official papers of William IV
1 - Papers of William Henry, Duke of Clarence
Collection
Correspondence of William IV
Reference
GEO/MAIN/44949-44950
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Major James McDermott to the Duke of Clarence
Date
18 March 1807
Writer
McDermott, James, Major
Addressee
Clarence and St Andrews, William, Duke of
Description
Asking the Duke of Clarence to forward an enclosed letter to the Prince of Wales: he would like to apply for a position just made vacant by the death of General Jany; this is, McDermott believes, his only chance to get a promotion.
He reports that George [Augustus Frederick FitzClarence] is doing well in his studies of French and Arithmetic, and is in perfect health.
Place Of Writing
Royal Military College in Great Marlow
Notes
Enclosed to GEO/MAIN/44947
Language
English
Extent
1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
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