Letter from Henry Majendie to Prince William, written at Windsor Castle

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the back ground, the drapery, & the hair afresh. It is a Picture that will be dear to me as long as I live. In the first interview I had the honor to have with The King after my return, His Majesty was pleased to give me the fullest & most unequivocal assurance of Provision. The manner & degree of it, & the time when, I leave with the greatest confidence to him, knowing I am in the hands of the best of masters. Your Royal Highness I believe does not look upon me as a rapacious Character, & indeed I only wish for such an income as will permit me to marry & settle comfortably for Life. I finish this long unconnected Letter with assuring You, Sir, that I shall be happy at all times to obey Your Royal Highness's commands, & that I am with the greatest sincerity in the World Your Royal Highness's Dutiful & very Affectionate Servt: H. Majendie Compts: to Capt: Napier who is confirmed.

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