Letter from the Duke of Clarence to Samuel Hawker, written at St James's
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Title
Letter from the Duke of Clarence to Samuel Hawker, written at St James's
Date Created
25 February 1804
Creator
Clarence and St Andrews, William, Duke of
Description
William admits Hawker's negative predictions were true. He is happy about the farm and the improvements to it and hope Hawker will soon come and see it himslef.
He strongly maintains that the Government should get rid of the Volunteer Force and stresses the importance of having a regular army for the success of the military operations against France.
Language
English
Identifier
GEO/ADD/44/9