Letter from Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent, London, to John Wentworth, 1802 January 24 : autograph manuscript signed.

Acknowledging receipt of a letter of December 2 on December 30; expressing satisfaction at Wentworth's gratitude towards Edward's letter of September 11; relaying news of a meeting with Captain Bentinck (returned from Holland), including that he has not yet received his commission for the lieutenant-governorship of Nova Scotia, that he believes his appointment "depend[s] upon his own determination", that he spoke warmly of Wentworth, and finally that he declared he would "withdraw" if Wentworth wishes to stay so as not to "see my Friend displaced against his Inclination"; adding that all of this conversation took place in the presence of the Prince of Wales; stating he (Edward) now believes the possibility of Wentworth being dismissed from Nova Scotia may be passed; explaining Captain Bentinck has "succeeded to a property of £4,000 per annum" and may have interests apart from going to Nova Scotia; stating intention to write John Sullivan; expressing interest in hearing from Wentworth about the effect on U.S. politics of the "Preliminaries of Peace"; explaining the "definitive treaty is not yet concluded"; informing him that he is unlikely to go to Halifax "the ensuing summer" but is unsure; conveying good wishes of Madame de St. Laurent.