Letter from the Duke of Clarence to Samuel Hawker, written at St James's

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a very useless command: in my opinion the sooner Government can or will get rid of the Volunteer Force the better: if we are to carry on war against France we must have a regular army which can only be effected by raising the men for a period of years and by ballot: I will not detain you any longer at present as I hope shortly to see you: Mrs Jordan and the children unite in sincere wishes for your health and welfare: they are all well: ever believe me, Dear Sir Yours unalterably William