Letter from Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent, London, to John Wentworth, 1804 May 12 : autograph manuscript signed.

Acknowledging receipt of letter of April 15; noting the delay of a letter of December 7 to Wentworth; complaining of the Government favoring "the wishes of the commercial people connected with the united States" over those "conducting the King's service"; rejoicing at Lady Wentworth's improved health; insisting his recent "unpleasant circumstance[s]" had been "forced upon" the king; discussing the new ministry of William Pitt, including possibility of significant military reforms; lamenting that Fox will probably be excluded from the new Cabinet due to the king's dislike of him; mentioning events on the Continent (concerning "the Despot") and in "St. Domingo" (concerning Rochambeau and concerning that "sanguinary Crew who have disgraced humanity by the Crimes they committed" there); expressing concern over probable capture of Captain Fawson and over Nova Scotian commercial difficulties (including loss of "navigation trade" due to the war and the "underselling of American traders"); agreeing "what has passed in the Sessions of Congress" indicates "the Democratic party" has "gained a very great ascendancy", which will "undoubtedly accelerate [...] the dissolution of the union", "which you and I have long looked forward to"; commenting on the king's convalescence; conveying good wishes of Madame de St. Laurent.