Letter from Lord Hood to Prince William, written at Bath

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Title

Letter from Lord Hood to Prince William, written at Bath

Date Created

19 September 1783

Creator

Hood, Samuel, 1st Viscount Hood

Description

Lord Hood is pleased to have received William's letter in which he asks him for advice on how to deal with flatterers. Lord Hood provides here the answer.
He encourages William to follow Prince Frederick's example and gives him other life-advice.
Confirming to William that a turtle was sent to Prince William by the Victoria John Spitcher for Bremen, in the care of Daniel Tuckyen - Prince William's agent to Bremen; Lord Hood hopes to be able to send the 'Mulatto Cook' and a good turtle with him.

Language

English

Identifier

GEO/ADD/4/21

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