Letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to General Jacob de Budé reporting a meeting with Prince William, who had recently arrived off Staten Island, announcing that there were 36 French ships in the Chesapeake, outlining the plans agreed between the British Army and Navy to attempt to assist Lord Cornwallis and also his opinion of the ineffectiveness of 'our [underlined] commanding officer' [presumably Rear-Adm. Graves].

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to the 5th. Something must be attempted as soon as possible, or Lord Cornwallis and his brave Troops must fall. Desperate cases require bold remedies. I attended a summons from Sir Henry Clinton yesterday to a council of Generals & Admirals; and very openly & candidly gave my sentiments / after hearing what Sir Henry had stalled, respecting the critical situation of Lord Cornwallis/ upon the truly plan, that appeared to me of any use to be attempted. Six thousand troops are to be embarked in His Majesty's squadron, with which a trial of skill, must be made to force a passage [[underline]] through [[/underline]]


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