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Rh that his Highness took all his measures from Sir William Temple, who he looks upon as a Republican, and who the King likewise is unsatisfied with. But the care that has been taken has set all these things right.

I desire the Prince will never write any thing hither about our affairs, but only of those abroad, unless it is to Mr, Hyde, Mr. Godolphin, or me, for it can do no good, and has sometimes done the contrary. Let him but write kindly and submissively to the King and the Duke; that he depends upon them, that they may dispose of him; that he desires peace, and that, if the King slackens towards the States, they must throw themselves into the power of France, where they shall always be received with joy, and I'll undertake the business will go well. I doubt not but these things pursued abroad, and the like measures observed at home, will in a little time give so much satisfaction to the world, that, if the King should be forced to a war, he must have all the assistance from his people he can desire. Do not think that, when I change provinces, I shall have less mind or less opportunity to pursue these things. Pray be a little kind to Mr. Pooley, who desires very much to improve himself.—I am entirely yours.