| Collection | Daniell Papers |
| Reference | GEO/ADD/44/10 |
| Record Type | Correspondence |
| Title | Letter from the Duke of Clarence to Samuel Hawker |
| Date | [1807] |
| Writer | Clarence and St Andrews, William, Duke of |
| Addressee | Hawker, Samuel, Lieutenant General |
| Description | William communicates to Hawker that Windham [William Wyndham Grenville, 1st Baron Grenville] has disbanded the Infantry. He believes that the abolition of the slave trade taken by Lord Grenville [William Wyndham Grenville, 1st Baron Grenville] weakens the maritime strength of the country which is now subject to invasion. About the war in Europe: he thinks the French will be beaten by the Russians as Napoleon has been engaging too much with politics rather than focusing on military affairs.
Mrs Jordan sends her best; the children [William and Mrs Jordan's] all had chickenpox but they are recovering. |
| Place Of Writing | Bushy House |
| Notes | A typescript transcription is attached.
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| Language | English |
| Extent | 1 document (3 pages) |
| Physical Description | Loose manuscript paper; mounted |
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| Level | Item |
| Credit | All rights reserved |