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Collection	George III: The Genius of the Mad King documentary
Reference	GEO/MAIN/5366
Title	Draft message from George III to the House of Commons
Date	[28 March 1783?]
Writer	George III, King
Addressee	The House of Commons
Description	The King reviews his political ideals and the struggles that have prevented them from being fulfilled in his 20 years of reign. Referring to the most recent events - in particular, the drafting of peace treatises with Spain and France and the necessity of forming a new administration - he admits that all his attempts to provide a guidance for the government have failed so that he will interrupt any interference [capitulating to the coalition].
Notes	Published in "The Correspondence of King George III. From 1760 to December 1783", ed. Fortescue, vol. VI, no 4259, pp. 314-315.
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose paper; mounted.
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