Copy of a letter from Rear-Adm. Joshua Rowley to Adm. Hugh Pigot enclosing intelligence [0729] that the enemy intend to attack Jamaica, an account of action between the British ship 'London' and a French ship [0730] and commenting that it will be some time before the 'London' can be refitted, and remarking on the movements of various British ships.
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London Port Royal Jamaica 11th. Novr. 1782. Sir/ As I think it of the utmost Consequence for the preservation of this Island that the enclosed intelligence No 1 should be immediately forwarded to You, I doubt not but you will give every Assistance in your power to Frustrate any Attempts which the Enemy may make, and from every Accounts I can learn they certainly mean to Attack this Island in a very short time, should not the Arrival of a Reinforcement put a stop to their present Exertions for that purpose. His Majestys Ship London arrived here the 20 Ultmo she having had an Action with a French Ship of the Line, and enclosed I send you a Copy of Captain Kemphshorn’s Letter to me respecting the Action No2 but for further particulars I cannot say until the Arrival of the Torbay which I expect every hour, but it is I believe certain that the Ship run on Shore and will not be recovered to the Enemy. I shall not send home the Ajax as intended with the Convoy which is to Sail the 25th. Instant, but keep her and the Torbay ready to join you should you wish me to send them. As this place is bare of every material for refitting the London there being neither spars nor cordage in store nor can they [[catchword]] be [[/catchword]] Hugh Pigot Esqr. Admiral of the Nolue and Commander in Chief. &c &c &c--
