Collection | George III Private Papers |
Description | Digby responds to George III's orders to have Prince William put under Admiral Hood's care. He praises Hood, despite their differences of opinion concerning 'prize money'. Digby comments on Mr Majendie leaving Prince William's service, but Dr Waddington staying on, refuted by Hood who wanted to provide his own mathematician. Digby notes Captain Napier, whom he praises, attending Prince William, and addresses the suggestion that Napier be promoted to a Post Captain and the issue of his payment. |