Letter from Rear-Adm. Lord Hood to General Jacob de Budé, reporting the arrival of Prince William on board the 'Barfleur' and enclosing a copy of the instructions concerning him [0726], which he feels is lacking, particularly as regards the Prince's expenses, and he consequently requests assistance from de Bude to clarify this point; remarking that it is unlikely the French squadron will be able to leave Boston before the end of the month; and, in a postscript, commenting further on Prince William's education while on board.
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My dear General Barfleur Staten Island New York Novr. 10th. 1782 On the 3d instant I had the honor to receive Prince William on board the Barfleur Rear Admiral Digby came with him and tarried till next evening and I had the pleasure of Mr. Majendie's company some days, which was what I much wished, that he might asist in setting His Royal Highness in His new habitation properly I herewith send you the copy of a letter I have received from Admiral Digby, it contains the whole of instruction to me respecting my Royal charge which is not so full and explicit in many points as I could have wished it. Prince William is now of an age, that demands a very different line of conduct towards His Royal Highness to that was judged necessary and right at his first embarking, but I have not a syllable of information or instruction to guide me in it. I am totally ignorant with respect to Prince William's expences, which I think of much consequence, I should know something of; as His [[catchword]] Royal [[/catchword]]
