Letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to General Jacob de Budé, partly duplicate of 0680, but forcibly expressing his disappointment at not pursuing and capturing the fleeing French fleet, criticising the abilities and actions of Sir Charles Douglas and Adm. Sir George Rodney, and remarking that his (Hood's) health has suffered as a result of 'seeing things go as they do'.
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Captain having heard Sir George Rodney say that he should proceed to Jamaica with his whole fleet told Captain Burnett of Royal oak of it, and I believe they are gone for that Island--what are we to expect under such conduct, unless we are aided, by the all powerfull hand of Providence! Indeed it has pleased the almighty to be beneficent and assisting to us in many instances, since we left St. Lucia on the 8th., and if ever I have the pleasure of seeing you again, I am very sure you will most readily acknowledge. I am grieved for that truly Gallant, and amiable young nobleman, Lord Robert manners--one Leg gone, and the other wounded, and his right arm boke; I think his habit of body is good and therefore hope & trust he will do well; his Lordship embarked for England in the Andromache Captn. Bayne, & Capt. Blair were killed, & Capt. Savage wounded, but not badly. Mr. Stilling fleet, behaved as you & his best friends could with him, is perfectly well and a fine youth, and will be an honor to his profession [[foreign: French]] adieu, [[/foreign]] my dear general most affectionately yours Sam: Hood
