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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/44715-44716
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Prince William to George III
Date
23 May 1786
Writer
William, Prince (1765-1837)
Addressee
George III, King
Description
Prince William speaks about the necessity of keeping the officers at proper distance, but without pride. This is an important matter for the King.
Thanking again the King for having granted him the promotion to Captain, although he feels he did not deserve it.
Place Of Writing
aboard HMS Pegasus in Plymouth Sound
Language
English
Extent
1 document (3 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
Document Image
Publications
Published in "The Later Correspondence of George III, 1783-1793", I, edited by A Aspinall; no 296, p. 224.
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