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Collection	Additional papers relating to William IV and Queen Adelaide
Reference	GEO/ADD/4/115
Title	Letter from George Canning to William, Duke of Clarence
Date	29 September 1823
Writer	Canning, George; Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
Addressee	Clarence and St Andrews, William, Duke of
Description	Canning writes in answer to William's suggestion to appoint a specific person to a vacant role [Foreign Messenger?]; unfortunately Canning was not able to carry out William's request because he received it too late. Moreover, as the next turn of appointments belong to Lord Bathurst [Henry Bathurst, 3rd Earl Bathurst ] and Mr Peel [Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet], Canning will not have the chance to nominate anyone for a while.
Place Of Writing	Foreign Office
Language	English
Extent	1 document (3 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Custodial History	Purchased 1966
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