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Collection	William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh
Reference	GEO/MAIN/54370
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from William Henry [Duke of Gloucester] to George, Prince of Wales regarding the Prince's health and amusements
Date	29 May 1785
Writer	William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1743-1805)
Addressee	George, Prince of Wales (1762-1830)
Description	William states that at the risk of being thought an 'old gentleman' he fears the Prince does not care enough for his health, and argues that if health and enjoyment are balanced the pleasure is more enjoyable. He adds that he escaped the winter in a 'dull place' and remained well, but will spend the summer in Geneva. William also writes that the Prince will think his letters 'insipid'.
Place Of Writing	Lyons
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
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