CollectionWilliam Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh
ReferenceGEO/MAIN/54314
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from William Henry [Duke of Gloucester] to George III informing the King of his arrival from Dresden
Date4 September 1770
WriterWilliam Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1743-1805)
AddresseeGeorge III, King
DescriptionWilliam reports being received at Olmytz [?Olmütz, also known as Olomouc] by [?Joseph II, Holy Roman] Emperor, who mentioned that he wished to meet George III; a visit from [Frederick William III] King of Prussia; the movement of troops to Konigsgratz [Königgrätz] and to a camp at Prague; his plans to visit Vienna; and dining at Dresden court with [?Frederick Augustus] Elector and [?Amalie] Electress [?of Saxony], who would talk of nothing but Miss Chadleigh.. He also mentions Prince George; Dicky Bateman, who he increasingly disliked; and meeting L[or]d Storment at Prague.
Place Of WritingHead Quarters at Newstadt
LanguageEnglish
Extent1 document (2 pages)
Physical DescriptionLoose manuscript paper; mounted
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