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Collection	Correspondence of Foreign Royal Families
Reference	GEO/MAIN/51900-51901
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from William V, Prince of Orange and Stadtholder of the Netherlands, to George III thanking him for sending troops to his aid and reporting on the French invasion of his country
Date	2 March 1793
Writer	Orange, William V, Prince of (1748-1806); Stadtholder of the Netherlands
Addressee	George III, King
Description	The Prince thanks George III for coming to the aid of the Dutch Republic by sending troops under the command of the Duke of York to counter the French invasion, and gives details of where they will be sent. He states that the situation is very bad; Breda surrendered in a shameful manner, and Klundert has fallen despite its commander's brave defence, while three other cities are under attack. He praises the Duke of York's determination and is sure his presence will help halt the invasion.
Place Of Writing	The Hague
Language	French
Extent	1 document (3 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper, mounted
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