Letter from the Duke of Clarence to Samuel Hawker, written at Bushy House

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and the Law being the best professions the army and navy will become those most likely for young men to make their fortunes in there cannot be any doubt that the two last named professions are full as honest as the clerical or legal pursuits: [[underline]] prayers [[/underline]] and [[underline]] briefs [[/underline]] will not stop Bonaparte: but generals and admirals fortunately for this country [[underline]] do [[/underline]]: I shall make five sons of mine fight for their King and Country and have not anything to do with politics: my paper is near full so adieu: write frequently and rely on my direction: remember me kindly to George Charles Stewart and all my other friends with our army. God bless you and ever believe me, Dear Hawker, Yours sincerely William