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Collection	Correspondence of William IV
Reference	GEO/MAIN/44622
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Prince William to George III
Date	29 September 1780
Writer	William, Prince (1765-1837)
Addressee	George III, King
Description	Prince William sends the King and Queen his congratulations on the arrival of his baby brother [Prince Alfred]. He is particularly happy it is a boy, as he may be more useful to his country. The Prince describes the court martials held on board HMS Prince George during the time the ship has been in Torbay.
Place Of Writing	aboard HMS Prince George in Torbay
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
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