Letter from Rear-Adm. Lord Hood to General Jacob de Budé enclosing various papers [possibly 0737-0745] to show the measures taken to intercept the enemy, reporting that Prince William is in good health and taking baths to improve his shoulder and arm following an accident, and expressing delight at the British victory over a combined enemy fleet [the Battle of Cape Spartel?].

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Barfleur off Monti Christi Decr 24th 1782 My dear General As I am about to send the Alarm frigate to Jamaica to complete her water & provisions, I give you a few lines by her, in order to take the conveyance of the first Pacquet from that Island, and the papers I herewith trouble you, will inform you of the measures I have taken for intercepting the Enemy God grant they may be productive of success to the Arms of His Majesty! It is with infinite pleasure I can assure you, that Prince William enjoys most perfect health, and keeps a keen look out, for the French & Spanish Squadrons; His Royal Highness writes by this opportunity, and will I am persuaded give, from under His hand [[catchword]] a [[/catchword]]


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