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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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