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at St. Piers Guadaloupe with some frigates, which should be closely watched When you are informed of the state of the Alfred, you may [[underline]] probably [[/underline]] think it right to send her to Jamaica, but if her masts can be secured, those ships which did not engage yesterday, will be able to supply her, with powder & shott-- I did not suffer a Gun to be fired from the Barfleur, for twenty minutes after the Alfred began, and I think Capt. Bayne was exceedingly reprehensible, for presuming to fire, before the signal for Battle was hoisted on board the Admiral of his division--your very handsome approbation of my conduct is very flattering to me, and which I shall upon all occasions be studious to merit. I have the honor to be &c Saml Hood Sir GB Rodney Barf. 12th. 13th. &c &c &c
