[Letter] 1822 Nov. 17, Bushy House [to] Sir / William.

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[Letter] 1822 Nov. 17, Bushy House [to] Sir / William.

The letter of thanks is to an unknown individual by William, Duke of Clarence and St. Andrews, before his ascension to the British throne.

[1] leaf ; 23 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7602531

Smith College, Neilson Library

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