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Collection	Correspondence of William IV
Reference	GEO/MAIN/44645-44646
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Prince William to George III
Date	1 August 1783
Writer	William, Prince (1765-1837)
Addressee	George III, King
Description	Prince William informs his father of his imminent arrival in Hanover, remarks that the passage was rough and that the yacht should go anywhere but Stade. Requests that the King promotes the midshipman of the yacht as per the custom of the Royal Family. Congratulates the King and Queen on the coming birth of Princess Amelia and expects the Queen to have been taken to bed for the arrival of the new baby.
Place Of Writing	aboard HMS Princess Augusta
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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