| Collection | Additional papers relating to William IV and Queen Adelaide |
| Description | This is the first time Lord Hood can reply to William's letters since he became engaged in the 'contest of Westminster' [this refers to the 1784 general election contest for the seat of Westminster; the three contendant were, Lord Hood, Charles James Fox, and Sir Cecil Wray] the poll just closed and Hood gives his first impressions, also giving an account of the events happening in Parliament [Fox and Hood had a majority, but Wray demanded a scrutiny, and it was almost a year before Fox and Hood were declared duly elected].
Lord Hood understands William's desire to return to England from Hanover and knows that this is supported by General de Budé as well; Hood, who is also generally supportive of William's wishes, believes that, given the current delicate state of things in England, William should wait for the King's order to come naturally. |