CollectionCorrespondence of Foreign Royal Families
ReferenceGEO/MAIN/51953
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleCopy message from Louis XVI of France to George III
Date[1792]
WriterLouis XVI, King of France
AddresseeGeorge III, King
DescriptionThe message, not in Louis XVI's hand, is written in the third person and in inverted commas, and states that the King wishes the King of England to be told secretly that the letter Chauvelin [newly-appointed French ambassador to Britain] is carrying, although written by him, is contrary to his style and to his way of thinking. Undated, but docketed 'Supposed sent [ or end] 1792'.
LanguageFrench
Extent1 document (1 page)
Physical DescriptionLoose manuscript paper, mounted
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