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to His majesty's mind Steadiness is a great, and laudable characteristic in a Prince, and whenever a regular system is adopted and laid down, for his education, many & even great inconveniences, should be chearfully submitted to, rather than depart from it; The first will show resignation & firmness, which must sett him high in the good opinion of the world, the latter, a versatility and fickleness of mind, which cannot fail of producing a contrary effect. I know Sir you have a mind open to conviction, and from thence flatter myself, you will think it, highly necessary & right not to suffer any one to say another word about your return to England, but wait with patience the arrival of the day, when His Majesty shall judge it expedient and proper. I have the honor to be with every sentiment of respect & attachment Sir Your Royal Highnesses most faithfull affectionate, and devoted servant Hood
