Letter from Rear-Adm. Lord Hood to General Jacob de Budé reporting the sighting of an enemy convoy near the Delaware, and the consequent decision by Admiral Pigot to sail with half his force, leaving Hood with the other half to keep watch on Vaudreuil, and outlining Hood's plans to monitor the situation.

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Title

Letter from Rear-Adm. Lord Hood to General Jacob de Budé reporting the sighting of an enemy convoy near the Delaware, and the consequent decision by Admiral Pigot to sail with half his force, leaving Hood with the other half to keep watch on Vaudreuil, and outlining Hood's plans to monitor the situation.

Date Created

14 October 1782

Creator

Hood, Samuel, Rear-Adm. Lord

Language

English

Transcription Difficulty

Medium

Identifier

GEO/ADD/15/0715