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Collection	Additional papers of George IV, as Prince, Regent, and King
Reference	GEO/ADD/3/72
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from George IV to [Dr John Robert] Hume
Date	28 July 1824
Writer	George IV, King
Addressee	Hume, John Robert, Dr
Description	Expressing concern about the health of the Duke of Wellington. The king had heard reports of the ill-health of the duke but he believed these to be exaggerated until he received an apology for the duke not being able to attend Windsor. This has occasioned the greatest possible state of anxiety in the king's mind. He therefore desires Dr Hume to to provide a 'full & true statement' of the duke's health - and every day until the doctor is able to declare him 'quite convalescent' which he hopes will be soon. The king urges Dr Hume to impress upon the duke the importance of paying 'the mst constant & unremitting attention, to his Constitution & Health'. The king wishes to receive a line at Carlton House from Dr Hume before 8 o'clock in the morning. Marked 'Private'. Signed with initials and dated at Royal Lodge 'Wn Pk' [Windsor Park] on Wednesday morning 3/4 past 11.
Place Of Writing	Royal Lodge
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Custodial History	Purchased 1975 along with GEO/ADD/3/73-74
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