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letter, but I like to be prepared upon all occasions, when I can, as I amy not have many hours notice of ships sailing, and may then have duty to do, which must unavoidably prevent my writing. I do not recollect, that I have told you, of my having on board the Barfleur two very excellent. Pipes of Madeira for His Royal Highness Prince Frederick I have the honor to be my dear General, with great Truth & Affection Your most faithfull and Obedient humble Servant Saml Hood P.S. April 2d. Yesterday morning the Marlborough came in, wanting two Topmasts & in the evening the [[unclear]] with a sprung Foremast & Bowsprit, & the St. Albans with a sprung mainmast These disasters have occasioned Admiral Drake to be called This is shulbing the stable door after the steed is stollen
