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LOT 778:
WILLIAM IV: (1765-1837) King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland 1830-37. L.S., William
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WILLIAM IV: (1765-1837) King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland 1830-37. L.S., William
WILLIAM IV: (1765-1837) King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland 1830-37. L.S., William R, (a good example, as King), one page, 4to, Windsor Castle, 6th July 1835, to [Viscount Melbourne]. The brief text states, in full, 'The King has received Viscount Melbourne's letter of this day and will be glad to see him here at twelve o'clock tomorrow'. With blank integral leaf. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848) British Prime Minister 1834, 1835-41. King William IV had dismissed Melbourne in 1834, giving the Tories under Sir Robert Peel the opportunity to form a government. However, Peel was unable to gain a majority in the House of Commons in the general election and Melbourne was returned to power. This was the last time a British monarch attempted to appoint a government to suit his own preferences.
