WEEDON GEORGE Autograph Letter Signed GWeedon to [Major Gene

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THE KING "HOLDS OUT A DESIRE OF FURTHER BLOODSHEAD" WEEDON, GEORGE. Autograph Letter Signed, "GWeedon," to [Major General Horatio Gates], gloating about the dejected tone of the King's recent speech to the House of Commons. 1 page, folio; large seal tear with loss of several words on left margin, other minor wear, another group of small tears along one vertical fold with minor loss, small stain just above text area. Fredericksburg [VA], 26 February 1782

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Describes a recent address by King George III ("Big George's speach") which asks the "faithful Commons for a further supply of cash to support the honor and dignity of his crown, confesses to them that his army in Virg'a has been unfortunate, but holds out a desire of further bloodshead. Master William has returned to England safe, and was in condolence with his daddy on the misfortune of the noble Earl, and the prospect their affairs in general were, in America, the West Indies, and other parts of the world." Quoted in Ward, Duty, Honor or Country, page 233.