Copy of a letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to Rear-Adm. Thomas Graves replying to 0645, expressing concern over the French fleet being at anchor in the Chesapeake and noting that 'he would be very glad to send an Opinion but he really knows not what to say, in the truly lamentable state we have brought ourselves'.

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Copy of a letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to Rear-Adm. Thomas Graves replying to 0645, expressing concern over the French fleet being at anchor in the Chesapeake and noting that 'he would be very glad to send an Opinion but he really knows not what to say, in the truly lamentable state we have brought ourselves'.

Date Created

13 September 1781

Creator

Hood, Samuel, Rear-Adm. Sir

Language

English

Transcription Difficulty

Medium

Identifier

GEO/ADD/15/0646