Letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to General Jacob de Budé reporting news of a combined fleet of French and Spanish ships which had recently departed Cape Francois with a convoy of American ships, and of a vessel dispatched from Congress and General Washington arriving at Cape Francois and requesting assistance, also commenting on the arrival of Adm. Pigot as his new Commander in Chief and the general praise of Prince William, and referring to various mutual friends.
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vessel had arrived at Cape Francois from Congress and General Washington, preping for assistance, and saying, if it was not immediately sent, to awe & intimidate the accommodation with England would take place This intelligence will I hope be the means of a squadron of His majesty's ships hastening as fast as possible to the Coast of America, superior to that of the enemy. The present hour is momentous; much good may arise from dispatch, and much will from delay. [[unclear]] my dear General word is this moment bought me that Admiral Pigott's Flag is in sight; and near at hand, I have therefore sent my Captain to congratulate my new Commander in chief on his safe arrival, not being able to do is in person. having but one foot, I can put to the ground My captain is now returned, with my private letters, amongst which was the affectionate one you had the goodness to write me on the 1st of May, which gave me more pleasure. than words can express, and only [[catchword]] as [[/catchword]]
