Letter from Lord Hood to Prince William, written at Dover Street
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Title
Letter from Lord Hood to Prince William, written at Dover Street
Date Created
21 May 1784
Creator
Hood, Samuel, 1st Viscount Hood
Description
This is the first time Lord Hood can reply to William's letters since he became engaged in the 'contest of Westminster' [this refers to the 1784 general election contest for the seat of Westminster; the three contendant were, Lord Hood, Charles James Fox, and Sir Cecil Wray] the poll just closed and Hood gives his first impressions, also giving an account of the events happening in Parliament [Fox and Hood had a majority, but Wray demanded a scrutiny, and it was almost a year before Fox and Hood were declared duly elected].
Lord Hood understands William's desire to return to England from Hanover and knows that this is supported by General de Budé as well; Hood, who is also generally supportive of William's wishes, believes that, given the current delicate state of things in England, William should wait for the King's order to come naturally.
Language
English
Identifier
GEO/ADD/4/25
