| Collection | George III Calendar |
| Reference | GEO/MAIN/918 |
| Record Type | Correspondence |
| Title | Letter from George III to Sir Joseph Yorke |
| Date | 15 December 1769 |
| Writer | George III, King |
| Addressee | Yorke, Joseph, Sir |
| Description | Informing Yorke that he has directed Baron Behr [?Burchard Christian von Behr] to enquire the conduct the United Provinces are likely to adopt in case of war so that he may form a plan of defence as Elector; seeking a report on the influence of the Prince of Orange [William V] and that of Prince Lewis [Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg]. 'as this is as yet only an Electoral concern You will send Your letter through the Channel of the German Resident.'
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| Place Of Writing | Queen's House |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1 document (1 page) |
| Physical Description | Loose manuscript paper; mounted |
| Document Image | 
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| Publications | Published in J. Fortescue (ed.) "Correspondence of King George III 1760-1783" Vol. 2 (London, 1927-1928), no. 736 |
| Level | Item |