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Collection	George IV Calendar as Prince, Regent and King
Reference	GEO/MAIN/39976-39977
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Lord Moira to Colonel McMahon
Date	[?October] 1803
Writer	Moira, 2nd Earl of
Addressee	McMahon, John, Colonel
Description	That he has considered the papers McMahon left with him and makes comments on Lord Thurlow's letter. George III's previous objection to the Prince of Wales holding military rank was that his royal title superceded all army rank. However, the Prince should seek command not rank which would be of public advantage; this line of argument may be worth considering rather than seeking a set rank. Enclosing a letter from Cavendish Bradshaw [missing]. Signed and dated Thursday night
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
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