Letter [copy?] from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to Adm. Sir George Rodney reporting that he has sent ships to Cape Francois with French prisoners to be exchanged for British (and enclosing letters re [not on file]), and suggesting that, as it seems unlikely there will now be an attack on Jamaica, British ships should be refitted and sent elsewhere.
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for them, as I am told Port Royal abounds in small [[addition]] ves [[/addition]] that are laying idle, Your Fleet need not be in Harbour many days, before it may be ready for any Services whatever I trust you will forgive the liberty I take in suggesting my thoughts, and that you will do me the justice to believe (which is really & truly the case) that I am led to do it, solely, from my Zeal & Love for my King & Country, and from my ardent wishes for your prosperity & honor. I am my dear Sir most faithfully yours Sam:Hood
