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Collection	Correspondence of William IV
Reference	GEO/MAIN/36031-36036
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Lord Hill to William IV
Date	20 July 1832
Writer	Hill, 1st Viscount, General; Commander-in-Chief of the Forces
Addressee	William IV, King
Description	Expressing gratitude for the King's acknowledgments of Lord Hill's service and confirming his willingess to keep on serving in the Army as Commander-in-Chief [withdrawing his resignations]. Lord Hill explains how his unintentional misinterpretation of Lord Grey and Lord Herbert's letters led him to believe that his service was not required anymore. He also stresses his willingness to collaborate with the Government and the King. He declares himself not interested in the business of appointments of Officers to Governments abroad, but would just like to be informed.
Place Of Writing	Horse Guards
Language	English
Extent	1 document (11 pages)
Physical Description	Bound manuscript paper; mounted
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Credit	All rights reserved

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