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A true relation of the late Kings death. : On Monday, being the 2d. of February, the King rose early, saying, that he had not slept well the last night; and about seven of the clock, coming from his private devotions, out of his closet, fell down, (and scarce any sign of life remaining in him for the space of four houres) of a fit of an apoplexy, but with the loss of sixteen ounces of blood, and other aplications, came again to his senses, and great hopes were of his recovery, till Thursday one of the clock; so that at five, the doctors being come before the Council, declared that the K--- was in great danger; and on Friday, a quarter before twelve, he departed this life. God have mercy on his soul
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Literature: [Unknown author]. King James's Speech to his Councill at Eleven a Clock the night before he left Dublin: [autograph]
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The collection consists of personal letters among the Townshend family members, business correspondence, land papers and deeds, financial accounts, bonds, receipts, Government and political material, legal briefs and court opinions, literary material including epitaphs, poems, prayers and travel accounts, military material, wills, marriage settlements, family account books and diaries. Significant correspondents include George III, George IV, William IV and Victoria, as well as many members of the Royal family. Political correspondents include 1st Earl of Chatham, W.E. Gladstone, George Grenville, Lord Palmerston, Sir Robert Peel, Spencer Perceval, William Pitt, the Duke of Wellington, and John Wilkes. Important note: although this material includes the years 1769-1865 there is only one letter which refers slightly to the American Revolutionary War and no letters or other material deal with the American Civil War.
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