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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Sir George has found the Invincible & Intrepid two of my Squadron, in so shattered a state, as to be totally unfit to cruize, and is therefore about to send them to Jamaica to be hove down — and I fear the Shrewsbury & centaur are not in a much better state—Their Pumps are constantly going; and to carry ships into action in that State, when a single shot under water, will oblige them to quit the Line, would be so encouraging to the Enemy, that is better to be without them. I will now conclude, with every sentiment of respect & esteem. my dear General your most faithfull and Affectionate humble Servant Saml Hood
