| Content Description | Writes that he received the duke's letter recommending the son of Mr Cunningham to be admitted as a cadet at the Royal Academy, Woolwich; writes that he is always willing to help in anything the duke feels is important, particularly where Sir George Paul and the other magistrates in Gloucestershire are concerned; however, reports that he is having real problems with the matter; first, he has a list of 50 from Lord Cornwallis who he needs to provide for; also has many 'claims of the Service itself'; hopes the duke will understand, therefore, that he cannot guarantee finding the boy a place. |