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Collection	George III: The Genius of the Mad King documentary
Reference	GEO/MAIN/4290
Title	Letter from George III to Lord North, written at Windsor
Date	8 August 1781
Writer	George III, King
Addressee	North, Frederick, Lord
Description	The King informs Lord North of the unfortunate situation in which the King's son [George, Prince of Wales] is in at present: the previous year he had a relationship with an actress to whom he sent several letters revealing private and political matters. The said actress is now threatening to publish those letters unless they are bought from her. The King has entrusted Lt- Col. Hotham to solve this business: he will pay her £5,000.
Language	English
Extent	1 document (1 page)
Physical Description	Loose paper; mounted
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