Copy of a letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to Rear-Adm. Thomas Graves replying to 0645, expressing concern over the French fleet being at anchor in the Chesapeake and noting that 'he would be very glad to send an Opinion but he really knows not what to say, in the truly lamentable state we have brought ourselves'.
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Rear Admiral Sir Samuel Hood presents his Compliments to Rear Admiral Graves is extremely concerned to find by his Note just received, that the French Fleet is at Anchor in the Chesapeak above the Horse Shoe, though it is no more than what he expected, as the press of sail the Fleet carried on the 9th and in the Night of the 8th made it very clear to him what De Grasse’s intentions were — Sir Samuel would be very glad to send an Opinion but he really knows not what to say, in the truly lamentable state we have brought Ourselves. Barfleur, Thursday Morning Sept. 1th. 7. AM (A Copy)
