Copy of a letter from Rear-Adm. Thomas Graves to Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood reporting a signal announcing that the French fleet were at anchor 'above the Horse shoe in the Chesapeak', and seeking his opinion as to what to do with the [British?] fleet and how to dispose of the 'Princessa'.

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Admiral Graves presents his Compliments to Sir Samuel Hood, and begs to acquaint, that the Medea has just made the Signal to inform him that the French Fleet are at an Anchor above the Horseshoe--in the Chesapeak and desires his Opinion what to do with the Fleet, and how to dispose of the Princessa. London; Thursday Morning 6 oClock A Copy