Letter from Rear-Adm. Lord Hood to General Jacob de Budé noting letters received for himself and Prince William and reporting that he has just written to the King about the Prince, expressing his pleasure with Prince William's progress and commenting on the Prince's character, and remarking that he is expecting orders directing him to England.
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and takes all I say to him, with much complacency, satisfaction and attention, for I never fail pointing out to him, any little matter wherein I think His Royal Highness has been mistaken, and I have never experienced so much as one unpleasant look from him. I rejoice you have gott rid of the effects of your fall in hunting, and hope you will keep a [[underline]] better seat [[/underline]] in future—I keep myself in constant readiness to move for England, or else where, whenever my orders come which I hourly expect. What sad doings in England! When the Cormorant sailed, I understand there was no administration; Adieu my dear General, and believe me, with every sentiment of regard & esteem Your most Affectionate and humble Servant Hood
