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DOCUMENTARY - Documents featured in BBC documentary "George III: The Genius of the Mad King"
Collection
George III: The Genius of the Mad King documentary
Reference
GEO/MAIN/2774
Title
Letter from George III to Lord North, written at the Queen's House
Date
31 January 1778
Writer
George III, King
Addressee
North, Frederick, Lord
Description
The King disapproves of Lord North's decision to try to negotiate a peace with North America, especially since France intends to declare war soon. The King suggests a new plan of attack aimed at keeping America attached to the Mother Country - he does not, however, dissuade Lord North from discussing his ideas with the Cabinet.
Notes
The draft of this letter is attached.
Published in "The Correspondence of King George III. From 1760 to December 1783", ed. Fortescue, vol. V, no 2182, pp. 30-31
Language
English
Extent
2 documents (6 pages)
Physical Description
Loose paper; mounted
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