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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/44637
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Prince William to George III
Date
25 December 1781
Writer
William, Prince (1765-1837)
Addressee
George III, King
Description
Prince William sends his letters through Captain Child [Smith Child] aboard the HMS Europe - other letters went lost before so that the Prince is worry about Alfred's health, knowing that he is not very well. He updates the King on the latest navy and military events.
The Prince is now in his Winter Quarters in the Admirals House. Mr Majendie [Rev. Henry William] wrote a very long letter about Prince William's conduct which will satisfy both the King and the Queen. Since he arrived there, he met Lieutenant [Herbert] Sawyer of the HMS Perseverance. Mr Majendie is happy about this relationship.
Place Of Writing
New York
Language
English
Extent
1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
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