Letter from George III to the Duke of York

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The King 5th. May 1801. Kew 5th. May 1801. My Dearest Frederick, It is impossible to omit feeling the Protection of Divine Providence in the Signal Success of the Forces under the Command of Sir Ralph Abercrombie in Egypt, as also in the small loss of lives in comparison of those of the Enemy. I return the Court Martials which by the perspicuity of Sir Charles Morgan I have easily comprehend,'d and have confirmed by my sanction the opinion He has given; ever remain My Dearest Frederick Your most affectionate Father George R