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Collection	Correspondence of William IV
Reference	GEO/MAIN/44703-44704
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Prince William to George, Prince of Wales
Date	22 February 1786
Writer	William, Prince (1765-1837)
Addressee	George, Prince of Wales (1762-1830)
Description	Prince William comments on their parents attitude towards them: he is convinced the Queen and King love them, but, the King's behaviour towards Prince William in particular makes it clear that he is better to stay away from home. William is happy with that but not to be sent to America as he would like to be able to choose the station where to serve. He reminds George to send the money he asked for: to help a friend - from a situation that should remain a secret.
Place Of Writing	aboard HMS Hebe in Falmouth Harbour
Language	English
Extent	1 document (3 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted.
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Publications	Published in "The Correspondence of George Prince of Wales, 1770-1789", I, ed. Aspinall, pp. 220-221.
Level	Item
Credit	All rights reserved

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