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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as it convinces me of your friendship and esteem, but of the good opinion of our most gracious master, which is what I am more ambitious after and sent a higher value on than any other earthly blessing. I have heard nothing from General Matthews, since I left [[unclear]] Lucia, whenever I see him or write to him. I will not be unmindfull of your commands - I have received a very affectionate Letter from Admiral Digby, dated the 1st of May, bought by the Jupiter from the Windward Islands, where I find General Ohara, with some troops from New York are arrived. As you doubtless hear frequently from America, it is unnecessary to say a word of that most assiable youth, His Royal Highness Prince William but I cannot forbear observing that every Tongue speaks in raptures of him - It is matter of great surprise to me, The Andromache was not arrived before Admiral sailed, / the 18th of May/ I am all anxiety & impatience to hear how that truly charming and Gallant young nobleman Lord Robert Manners does and I trust from the knowledge I have of his high [[catchword]] spirit [[/catchword]]
