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It is the natural object of a Parent eagerly to desire that His Children may distinguish themselves, in whatever Profession their Inclination, and his Reflection, may judge right to place there. In the Navy an early introduction is necessary to gain the habits of a style of life, so different, from any other: I have therefore thought it proper to send my Dearly Beloved Son Prince William, at so early an age, to make His first trial of the Naval Profession; and I have thought it proper to entrust Him to your care, from a thorough opinion of your skill in that Profession, as well as of the Worth of Your Personal Character. I should have been inclined not to give You any Instructions on this occasion, Had I not perceived how much You felt the greatness of the trust reposed in You, and therefore concluded that these may be an alleviation to Your mind. 1. My Dearly Beloved Son Prince William shall on my receiving notice of the Prince George being compleatly ready for Sea be conducted by Major General de Bude to Portsmouth and be delivered to You at Spithead. 2. You will without lots of time direct the mode in which He is to be taught the Theoretical as well as Practical part of His Profession, as I am very [[catchword]] desirous [[/catchword]]
