| Collection | Correspondence of William IV |
| Description | The Duke explains how he never had the intention of serving as a volunteer and that he was prompted to take command of the Legion [Hundred of Spelthorne] by Rae. The Legion is, however, dissolving and the Duke blames for this the present Administration and, in particular, [William] Pitt's latest measure of defence and the recent Middlesex election. As the Legion's dissolution leaves him without an occupation, the Duke of Clarence, together with the Duke of Sussex, will soon pay a visit to the Prince of Wales in Brighton.
The Duke reports to have been in town the day before and there he saw Princess Charlotte with the Duke of Sussex; the Princess is very well and asked the Duke to see her dance the following Wednesday.
Brief reference to the possible partition of Germany.
The Duke does not ask about the Prince's health as he was told by Dr Farquhar that he is well. |