| Collection | George III Calendar |
| Reference | GEO/MAIN/1366 |
| Record Type | Writings (documents) |
| Title | Memorandum from Lord Suffolk |
| Date | 7 August 1772 |
| Writer | Suffolk, 12th Earl of |
| Description | Lord Suffolk summarises George III's Memorandum which outlines new arrangements for American affairs. In future the Commander in Chief, the Governors and the Admirals (or Commanders) of the fleets in America, should correspond on all matters of a political nature (including all military arrangements in time of war) with the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs for the Southern Department, rather than the Secretary of State for the American Department (currently vacant). |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1 document (2 pages) |
| Physical Description | Loose manuscript paper; mounted |
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| Publications | Published in J. Fortescue (ed.) "Correspondence of King George III 1760-1783" Vol. 2 (London, 1927-1928), no. 1112 |
| Level | Item |