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ADD3 - Additional papers of George IV, as Prince, Regent and King
Collection
Additional papers of George IV, as Prince, Regent, and King
Reference
GEO/ADD/3/49
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from George IV to Sir William Knighton
Date
[?September 1821]
Writer
George IV, King
Addressee
Knighton, William, Sir
Description
Writing that he is sure Knighton will be surprised at receiving another letter from him so soon and from the same place but the king hopes it will be the last as he will be setting off for London by land at five o'clock tomorrow morning. He hopes to see Knighton at Carlton House before four o'clock on Saturday. Recounting his sea voyage to Land's End but were prevented from progressing by bad weather and he believes that the ship were only saved from a watery grave by the actions of [Charles] Paget as the eldest and most experienced sailors were petrified and paralysed with fear.
Marked 'Most private'.
Part missing
Language
English
Extent
1 document (1 page)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Custodial History
Purchased 1964 along with GEO/ADD/3/47-48, 50-54
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