Copy of Orders from Rear-Adm. Lord Hood to Capt. F. Parry ordering him to proceed with the ships under his command to the island of Mayaguana to watch out for enemy squadrons and, on discovering any, to join Hood immediately; and to direct the Commander of L'Amiable, should they meet, to survey the Turks Island passage while Parry surveys the Caicos passage.
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Title
Copy of Orders from Rear-Adm. Lord Hood to Capt. F. Parry ordering him to proceed with the ships under his command to the island of Mayaguana to watch out for enemy squadrons and, on discovering any, to join Hood immediately; and to direct the Commander of L'Amiable, should they meet, to survey the Turks Island passage while Parry surveys the Caicos passage.
Date Created
9 December 1782
Creator
Hood, Samuel, Rear-Adm. Lord
Description
Parry is to remain at this station 'as long as your water will last'.
Language
English
Transcription Difficulty
Easy
Identifier
GEO/ADD/15/0744
