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Collection	Correspondence of William IV
Reference	GEO/MAIN/45080-45081
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from the Duke of Clarence to Colonel John McMahon
Date	[29 April 1814]
Writer	Clarence and St Andrews, William, Duke of
Addressee	McMahon, John, Colonel
Description	The Duke reports news of army officers being killed or wounded and of others who will retire; a situation that opens opportunities for his son [George Augustus Frederick FitzClarence] to purchase a commission to become Major. He remains in Deal to dine with Admiral [Robert] Crown and the Russian Officers who have entertained the Duke so far at the expense of the Emperor Alexander [I].
Place Of Writing	Deal
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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