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Preferred Citation

King George III letter, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Terry L. Meyers.

Content Description

A letter with wax seal from King George III at the Court of St. James to Richard, Lord Bishop of London (who also served as Chancellor of the College of William & Mary). The letter commands that a collection for the poor be made.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged at the file level.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Church of England--History--18th century
• Correspondence
• England--Social life and customs
• Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820