Letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to General Jacob de Budé sending congratulations on the surrender of the islands of St Eustatius, St Martin and Saba, enclosing an agreement drawn up between Army and Navy commanders concerning the islands (0614), and giving an account of his and the Navy's successful activities in the area, including the capture of rich Dutch convoys.
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2 and America. In order to obviate every Idea of Jealousy between the Army & Navy I took the liberty of mentioning to Sir George Rodney & General Vaughan, that every thing respecting St. Eustatia & St. Martins, should become a joint Concern, and herewith I send You an agreement drawn up and signed in my presence between General Vaughan & the Admiral, for I hope never to see any other contention between the two Corps, than which shall be most forward in Zeal & exertion, in the Service of our royal & much loved Master; And if His Majesty should graciously see fitt to order Dutch Captures to be divided, as French & [[catchword]] American [[/catchword]]
