{"product_id":"king-william-iv-autograph-letter-signed-duke-of-clarence","title":"KING WILLIAM IV Autograph Letter Signed – Duke of Clarence","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered is an original autograph letter signed by King William IV (1765–1837), ruler of the United Kingdom from 1830 to 1837 and previously Duke of Clarence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe letter is addressed to Edward Twisleton and signed simply “William”, as customary for British royalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe content reflects official and personal correspondence, with references to received communications and administrative matters, written in the refined hand typical of early 19th-century royal letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by a period engraving portrait of William IV, enhancing its display value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Importance:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam IV played a key role during a transformative period in British history, including the passage of the Reform Act of 1832 and the transition toward modern constitutional monarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal folded letter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAge toning and staining\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvidence of historical mounting and reinforcement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSignature bold and well preserved\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranscription \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam IVth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKing of England\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(as Duke of Clarence)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[Place \u0026amp; date unclear – possibly “Plymouth” or similar, April ? 18—]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdward Twisleton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSir,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI thank you kindly for your letter and the communication you have made to me. The circumstances stated are such as to require consideration, and I beg you will be assured of my attention to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou are aware that it is not always in my power to comply with every request, but I shall be happy to render any assistance consistent with the duties of my station.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have received your former communication and shall take care that it is properly attended to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI remain, Sir,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour obedient servant,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52263586595098,"sku":"EB-327099150777","price":1236.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_1fe91abb-3c37-45ce-bf6d-48d8614fd050.jpg?v=1779367104","url":"https:\/\/princetonaudubonprints.com\/en-ca\/products\/king-william-iv-autograph-letter-signed-duke-of-clarence","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}