Letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to General Jacob de Budé, remarking on the character of Sir George Rodney and his willingness to serve under him, reporting on his journey to join Rodney and the British fleet at Barbados, and on his fears if the French fleet should move from Martinique before the British ships are properly watered, commenting on the accusations that have been levelled at him and reported in English newspapers, regarding events on 5 September, and reporting on the location of the French fleet.

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Barfleur at Sea March 1st 1782 My dear General! I cannot find words to express to you, the very great and heartfelt pleasure I received from the very friendly and affectionate letter, you did me the honor to write me, by General Matthews, whom I have seen only at a distance: he is on board the Congnevor, which ship coming within hail of the Barfleur just now, I had an opportunity of making a Bow, & saying how d’ye, and to gett your kind letter. It is my dear Friend a satisfaction truly singular, and inexpressible, that my conduct upon Sir George Rodneys return, has been exactly such as your friendship has led you to recommend Our meeting was cordial & friendly, and he shall never have occasion to complain of my behaviour to him, and if my example can produce unanimity in the Squadron, it shall subsist with the fullest manner [[catchword]] and [[/catchword]]


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