Letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to General Jacob de Budé reporting on French convoys in the Caribbean, the positioning of British ships looking out for them, and his suspicion that a French convoy may be heading for North America despite his hope that 'I shall soom be so fortunate as to have the Enemy in full view'.

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Title

Letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to General Jacob de Budé reporting on French convoys in the Caribbean, the positioning of British ships looking out for them, and his suspicion that a French convoy may be heading for North America despite his hope that 'I shall soom be so fortunate as to have the Enemy in full view'.

Date Created

3 March 1781

Creator

Hood, Samuel, Rear-Adm. Sir

Language

English

Transcription Difficulty

Medium

Identifier

GEO/ADD/15/0615