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Letters from King George III; letters from Augustus, 3rd Duke of Grafton; letters from Charles, 1st Early Grey; and letters from Augustus, Lord Keppel, 20th century

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MS. Film 1995
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Microfilm contains letters from King George III, 1766-1783, with one copy and one draft of letters from Shelburne to the King, 1782-1783. Also includes letters from Augustus, 3rd Duke of Grafton, 1766-1783, concerning appointments in the Cabinet and administration, and the conduct of the American War, with a copy and draft of letters from Shelburne, 1768, 1783, a letter from Lord Jersey to Grafton, and letters to and from the Duke of Manchester, 1782. Additionally contains letters from Charles, 1st Earl Grey, 1761-1795, mainly concerning military affairs, the conduct of the wars in North America and France and Grey's actions during the siege of Plymouth, 1779, with letters from Grey to Admiral John Jervis. Also includes letters from Augustus, Lord Keppel, 1778-1783, concerning the Admiralty and naval affairs, with copies of Shelburne's replies, 1782, and a draft letter from Lord Grantham to Keppel, 1782.

Dates

  • Creation: 20th century

Extent

1 item

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. Film 1995

Former reference:

MS. Film dep. 968

Existence and Location of Copies

Corresponds with S.20 (f.130r) – S.23 (f.57v) of the original manuscript boxes in the British Library.

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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