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Collection	Correspondence of William IV
Reference	GEO/MAIN/44717-44718
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Prince William to George III
Date	5 June 1786
Writer	William, Prince (1765-1837)
Addressee	George III, King
Description	The Prince received orders and instructions from Commodore Elliot [John] and the ship is ready for sea. He has also received from Lord Howe a copy of the King's orders on foreign stations, to the commanding officers; from this it is evident that the Pegasus, and Prince William on it, will stay abroad until October 1789. He appointed a good draftsman as School master on board. The letter ends with Prince William's considerations about his professional and personal conduct.
Place Of Writing	Guernsey
Language	English
Extent	1 document (4 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
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Credit	All rights reserved

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