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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By the Accounts You will herewith receive I stand a chance to be abominably thrashed. How unluckly the Magnificient is not with me, and that Rear Admiral Digby was deaf to my Application for the Lyon, but I will do my best, and rely upon that Providence which as hitherto so kindly assisted me. I shall endeavour to learn as soon as I can whether the Spanish Squadron is gott to the Cape or not, if they are not, I will Cruize in sight of the Cape to windward, and take my chance for meeting that Squadron or the one from Boston seperately. But I must be more wary if it is, and, not suffer myself to be entangled with an Enemys Squadron of equal Force, in sight of a Port where a superior One rides, and can come out upon me. I have the honor to be Sir Your most obedient Humble Servant. (A Copy) Copy of a Letter from Rear Adml Sa Hood to Admiral Pigot 4th December [[underline]] 1782 [[/underline]]
