Copy of a letter from Rear-Adm. Lord Hood to Adm. Hugh Pigot remarking on dispatches suggesting Jamaica is under threat of attack and that he (Hood) is at risk of being 'abominably thrashed', reporting that he will endeavour to ascertain the whereabouts of the Spanish squadron, but will be careful of engaging with them if it is near a port where a superior enemy fleet may be based.
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Barfleur [[unclear]] Decemr. 1782. Cape Samona W S.W. 20 Leagues. Sir, I have the honor to acquaint You that I have by Accident just fallen in with the Licorne, whose Commander is charged with dispatches to You, with which I send him on without loss of time.— They denote Jamaica to be in greater Danger than ever. Captain Douglas was first to go to New York and, not finding you there to proceed to Barbadoes, and from whence to St. Lucia in search of You, but as I think he will probably get Notice whence you are, and may be soonest mett, from Commissioner Laforey: I have directed Captain Douglas to send his Boat ashore at English Harbour, and desired the Commissioner not to detain him a moment. Admiral Pigot Commander in Chief &c &c &c [[catchword]] By. [[/catchword]]
