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Bath Septr. 19th. 1783 Indeed, and in truth Prince William, I am much flattered and obliged, by the very affectionate letter your Royal Highness did me the honor to write me on the 15th. of last month, and as it travelled to Portsmouth and from thence followed me from place to place, I did not receive it, until I came here. The very kind manner Sir in which you are pleased to express yourself, respecting my opinion & judgement, and to command my advice I receive as the strongest mark of your Royal Highnesses friendship and good liking; and I cannot think myself better entitled to it, than by giving my sentiments upon paper, with that freedom & candour, I ever practiced in our conversations on board the Barfleur, which Your Royal Highness had the goodness very often to thank me for. You have only Sir to think a moment before you act, I know no one more [[catchword]] able [[/catchword]]
