King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765-1837) from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet 'Sailor King' for his youthful service in the Royal Navy. ALS signed “William,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9.5, November 16, 1808. Interesting letter concerning some religious strife throughout the United Kingdom, in part: "A few days before I went to Portsmouth with my elder son to see him off with his regiment to Spain I received your letter from Stonehouse…Enclosed is what I cut out of the newspapers relative to the Irish Catholics which has given me serious uneasiness and I am still more vexed to perceive that there have been meetings appeasing of this resolution…Your letter does not please me: you say 'The appointment of Catholic Bishops ought to be managed with delicacy.' These are not, believe me, times for delicacy: Bonaparte has not triumphed over Europe with delicacy: prompt vigorous and decisive measures are requisite. The only solid objection to what is called Catholic emancipation is the Pope appointing the Bishops in Ireland: that measure cannot ever be granted without the Protestant King here nominating the Catholic as he does the Protestant Prelate. You are quite wrong about Canada: the English governor appoints the Coadjutor to each of the Bishops in the Province and the Pope as a matter of course…nominates such Coadjutor Bishop." In fine condition, with a hole to the last page affecting none of the text. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.
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