Letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to General Jacob de Budé enclosing various papers [0643-0647], describing an action between the British and French fleets off Lynnhaven Bay on 5 September, relaying his concerns regarding the intentions of the French fleet, the need to keep them out of the Chesapeake, and the lack of action from Rear-Adm. Graves, and reporting on the scuppering of the 'Terrible' on account of her un-seaworthy condition.
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he was desired to gett conveyed to his Lordship if possible,--The Richmond & Iris, had just before been detached upon that Sunrize--on the 7 & 8th. the Enemy being to windward with a commanding Breeze, had opportunity of attacking us, if they pleased, but they shewed no inclination for it-- On the 9th. the French fleet carried a proposal which proved to me, de Grasse had other views than those of fighting us, and I was much concerned to see Mr Graves did not make all the sail he could also, and endeavour to gett off the Chesapeak before him: it appeared to me, to be a measure of the utmost importance to keep the french out, and if they did get in, they should first beat us. Instead of that Mr. Graves put His Majestys fleet [[catchword]] on [[/catchword]]
