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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but I do not do it, or even speak so, to any one else. My mind has been constantly upon the stretch, in endeavouring to look forward as much as possible, it being much easier to prevent, than to ease evils; and though His Majesty’s Navy abounds in officers of far greater abilities, than I possess, yet, I can with much truth assure you, my dear Sir, there is not one in it, that has more ardent Zeal for His Majesty’s Service, or more veneration, & Love, for His royal Person — To render Services to His Majesty has been, and ever will be, my utmost pride & ambition and if my conduct entitles me to His most gracious approbation, I feel it as the first, & greatest of all rewards. I shall have infinite pleasure & satisfaction in writing to you, by every opportunity that offers, but I warn you, not to be surprised, if a dispatch vessel should arrive, without a Letter from me, from what I have seen & experience, it is possible so to [[catchword]] happen [[/catchword]]
