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He wrote the letter. Didn't get it.
King George reject the Olive Branch Petition because of John Adam's letter that was sent to him saying that war was terrible thing to do. This letter was delivered as soon as the petition was to be signed. Because of the letter King George rejected the petition.
The document the Colonists sent to King George was the Declaration of Independence. It stated the concerns, and grievances against the king and declared the wish for independence from Britain.
After the loss of the Thirteen Colonies, King George III, wrote a letter expressing his feelings on the matter. The main theme was moving forward. In the letter, he explained that the Thirteen Colonies had grown wealthy enough to rival Great Britain, and that Britain did not get much from them. He cited the Canadian and Caribbean colonies for bringing in more revenue than the lost colonies ever had, and stated that it was much better to pursue a friendship with the United States, because their strength as an ally could bring Britain more than they ever had as colonies.
King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail