British King's message concerning Anglo-Irish Treaty

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British King's message concerning Anglo-Irish Treaty (1921)

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The text of the telegram sent by the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to his Prime Minister on 6 December 1921 following the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty on 6 December 1922 (Source: The Times of 7 December 1921).

548744British King's message concerning Anglo-Irish Treaty1921

I am overjoyed to hear the splendid news you have just sent me. I congratulate you with all my heart on the successful termination of these difficult and protracted negotiations, which is due to the patient and conciliatory spirit which you have shown throughout.

I am indeed happy in some small way to have contributed by my speech at Belfast to this great achievement.

GEORGE, R.I.