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Collection	George IV Calendar as Prince, Regent and King
Reference	GEO/MAIN/40028-40029a
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Copy letter from Lord Wellesley to George, Prince of Wales
Date	9 November 1803
Writer	Wellesley, 1st Marquess
Addressee	George, Prince of Wales (1762-1830)
Description	Sending via [Thomas] Tyrwhitt 'a series of [Calcutta Gazettes Extraordinary] comprehending the official reports of our late rapid & splendid success in India against the confederate forces of Scindiah [Sindhia] & the Rajah of Berar' and that a more detailed statement will be sent with Major Nicolson; praising General [Gerard] Lake; and enclosing an official report of 'the memorable & decisive victory' of forces commanded by his brother Major-General [Arthur] Wellesley [missing]. With a note at top of document: 'Original by Lt Cantelo, though Egypt to England. Dispatched on the 9th Novr 1803'
Place Of Writing	Fort William
Language	English
Extent	2 documents (30 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted. Booklet; paper
Related Material	GEO/MAIN/40026-40027 for further copy
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