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Collection	William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh
Reference	GEO/MAIN/54381
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from William Henry [Duke of Gloucester] to George III regarding his visit to Milan and Princess Elizabeth's health
Date	10 November 1786
Writer	William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1743-1805)
Addressee	George III, King
Description	William writes that [Victor Amadeus III] King of Sardinia sent his good wishes to George III; and mentions Archduke Ferdinand [of Austria-Este] and [Maria Beatrice d'Este] his Duchess [of Massa's] reception at George III's court. He also discusses Princess Elizabeth's ill health, recommending the climates of Nice and Naples, and offering her his Weymouth House for the winter as he believed that for her condition of the breast [sea] bathing was the best cure when drugs are 'slightly touched'. The letter continues to detail the Duke's own health and his first stay at Weymouth.
Place Of Writing	Milan
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
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