Letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to General Jacob de Budé: principally duplicate of 0674, but with an additional postscript dated 2 April 1782 and information about the strength of the British fleet, including the poor condition of various ships.
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Title
Letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to General Jacob de Budé: principally duplicate of 0674, but with an additional postscript dated 2 April 1782 and information about the strength of the British fleet, including the poor condition of various ships.
Date Created
31 March and 2 April 1782
Creator
Hood, Samuel, Rear-Adm. Sir
Description
'These disasters [the poor condition of various British ships] have occasioned Admiral Drake to be called. This is shutting the stable door after the steed is stollen [sic].'
Language
English
Transcription Difficulty
Medium
Identifier
GEO/ADD/15/0675
