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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orders, which convinces me he is at Martinique but we shall know for certain this might upon the return of two ships Sir George sent to reconnoiter early this morning March 3d. Cue De Sac Sir George has this morning acquainted me, that the reconnoitering ships are returned, and report 31 sail of the Line in Fort Royal Bay, and others at St. Piers, some of the former in a deranged state, with their Tops off-And as 31 only are in Fort Royal Bay, I begin to suspect all Vandreuls Squadron are not arrived—More ships are sent to reconnoiter again, and if that should be the case, I imagine Sir George will send some of his best conditioned Ships to windward of Martinique The Barfleur will be compleat in her water tomorrow Evening, and join Sir George the next morning [[catchword]] Sir [[/catchword]]
