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Collection	Correspondence of William IV
Reference	GEO/MAIN/45114-45115
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from the Duke of Clarence to Colonel John McMahon
Date	9 June 1814
Writer	Clarence and St Andrews, William, Duke of
Addressee	McMahon, John, Colonel
Description	He sends, enclosed [GEO/MAIN/45116-45117] a letter he wrote in reply to Lord Melville's communications ordering the Duke to haul his Flag down. Given his most recent, successful enterprises (eg. bringing back the King of France and carrying the allied Sovereigns to England) carried out in the name of the Prince Regent and for the glory of the country, the Duke finds this order outrageous. He hopes the Prince Regent will allow him to keep the flag flying.
Place Of Writing	Portsmouth
Language	English
Extent	1 document (3 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
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