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Collection	George III Private Papers
Reference	GEO/MAIN/16014-16015
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Lord Holderness to George III
Date	15 April 1774
Writer	Holderness, 4th Earl of
Addressee	George III, King
Description	Lord Holderness thanks George III for his condescension but insists that he too old to carry out his duty to the royal children, particularly as they are nearing the age where he needs to be the most vigilant. He defers judgement of whether or not he is fit for the role to George III
Place Of Writing	Sion [Syon] Hill
Language	English
Extent	1 document (4 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
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