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Collection	William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh
Reference	GEO/MAIN/54339
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Note from [William Henry] Duke of Gloucester to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London regarding the validity of the Duke's secret marriage
Date	27 May 1773
Writer	William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1743-1805)
Addressee	Cornwallis, Frederick; Archbishop of Canterbury
Addressee	Terrick, Richard; Bishop of London
Description	The Duke states that George III is satisfied the marriage is valid, and discusses the possibility of another wedding ceremony. He also mentions [Maria] Duchess of Gloucester's forthcoming delivery [of Princess Sophia of Gloucester (1773-1844)].
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
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