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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spirit, that the loss of his Leg, will not deprive the navy of his future services. I expect the honor of a visit from Admiral Pigott every moment - and have a List of 28 ships of the Line perfectly ready for sea, to put into his hands; and if anything I can say, either to Sir George or him can avail, they shall all be at sea, as fast as the Pilots will carry them out. Having a few lines to write to many friends, can only add assurances of being with most perfect attachment. My Dear General your most faithfull and affectionate Sam: Hood
