Copy of a letter from Rear-Adm. Thomas Graves to Read-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood, reporting that they had as yet no firm intelligence about De Grasse despite the suggestion that he was due to join the Spanish and arrive off the American coast, describing the action he was taking to bring Hood's squadron into safe anchorage and reporting news of the movements of American forces.
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to the Southward of the Hudson as if to threaten Staten Island For my own part I believe the Mountain in labor--only now that you are come My Squadron is slender and not yet ready to move, or I should hesitate when your coming over the Barr --As we are circumstanced it is a clear Point-- I meet the General today at Denizes Long Island upon a consultation. I am, Sir, Your most Obedient and most humble Servt. (Signed) Thos. Graves: Copy Saml Hood PS. The Princessa I understand draws 26 Feet Water, it is too much to come over the Barr therefore I have sent up for two Transports, to come down for her Guns--perhaps to put them in the Frigates may gain [[underline]] time [[/underline]]
