Letter (duplicate) from Rear-Adm. Lord Hood to General Jacob de Budé, sending thanks for one received and his wishes for de Budé's swift recovery from a fall while hunting, and remarking on the difficulties caused by disputes between Prince William and Capt. Napier and his feelings that, while considering Napier 'a man of honor' [sic], he was not a suitable companion for the Prince.
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to, and an attendant on His Royal Highnesses leisure hours. I have from the first hour Capt Napier came into the Barfleur, shewn him every degree of attention, that was in my power, from which circumstance I derive much consolation, and particularly, as I believe the Captain is very sensible of it, and I shall not fail to continue doing the same, untill he is seperated from His Royal Highness — but how he can be disposed of, I cannot see, unless he goes back to Adml Digby, or from hence to England; In my subaltern situation I am totally without the power of giving preferment of any sort, to the lowest officer, from whence you will see, how impossible it is for me, to put him in the command of a ship. I am my dear General, with great regard & esteem Your very faithfull and Affectionate humble Servant Hood
