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Collection	Correspondence of William IV
Reference	GEO/MAIN/45059-45060
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from William, Duke of Clarence, to the Emperor of Russia
Date	25 April 1814
Writer	Clarence and St Andrews, William, Duke of
Addressee	Alexander I, Emperor of Russia
Description	The Duke has been very honoured to to have been appointed to the command of the Squadron - made up of British and Russian ships and vessels - in charge of bringing back to France King Louis XVIII [after Napoleon's abdication] and whose service has been impeccable. He congratulates the Emperor on the happy events recently occurred all over Europe. He wishes he will soon be able to pay his respects to the 'first, greatest and the best soveriegn in the World'.
Place Of Writing	on board HMS Jason in the Downs
Notes	Copy with original signature.
Language	English
Extent	1 document (3 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
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Credit	All rights reserved

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