Copy of a letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to Rear-Adm. Robert Digby, requesting that, as the threat from the French fleet is now more likely to be in the West Indies than off the American coast, all British battle ships should join him in returning there.

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Title

Copy of a letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to Rear-Adm. Robert Digby, requesting that, as the threat from the French fleet is now more likely to be in the West Indies than off the American coast, all British battle ships should join him in returning there.

Date Created

31 October 1781

Creator

Hood, Samuel, Rear-Adm. Sir

Language

English

Transcription Difficulty

Medium

Identifier

GEO/ADD/15/0654