Copy of Orders from Rear-Adm. Lord Hood to Capt. Smith directing him to cruise through the Turks Island Passage, round Caicos island and back, and to leave with the commanders of any British ships that he might meet a copy of the enclosed letter [0743].

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By the Right [[addition]] le [[/addition]] Honble, Samuel Lord Hood, Rear Admiral of the Blue &ca &ca &ca Whereas three considerable Squadrons of the Enemy’s Line of Battle Ships, are daily expected at Cape Francois, one from Europe, another from the Havannah, and a Third from Boston, according to the Intelligence I have received from Rear Admiral Rowley, Governor Campbell &ca. And it being of the greatest Importance to the King’s Service, that Ships should be stationed at different Places, to look out for and give me Notice of the Approach of either of the said Squadrons. You are hereby required and directed to proceed with His Majesty’s Sloop under your Command through the Turks Island Passage, go round the Caycos Island, at about Ten Leagues distance, and return to me through the Caycos Passage; And if in performing this Service, (which you are on no Account to be diverted from by chasing) You should fall in with any of His Majesty’s Cruizers, you will not only shew to, but leave with their Commanders, a Copy of the Letter you will herewith receive, You will look out for me off the Old Cape, or between that and Isabella Point, about eight or ten Leagues from the Land. Given under my Hand on board His Majesty's Ship Barfleur, at Sea 5th. December 1782. To Captain Smith, Commander of His Majesty's Sloop Fury. (A Copy)


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