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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the greater to me, as I trust my brother had his full share of the honor. Our informant said, The Santissima Trinidad with Don Cordova on board, was lost, and every soul perished, in attempting her safety by flight; may all The Kings Enemies be so panic struck by the Terror of His Majestys Arms! I am my dear General, with great Truth & esteem your very affectionate and faithfull humble Servant Hood PS. The Captain of the London, appears to me to have been mistaken, in [[unclear]] the ship, to fire a few Guns; he must otherwise have taken the Scipion before Sun sett —


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