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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By the Right Honble. Samuel Lord Rear Admiral of the Blue &c &c &c-- Whereas three of the Enemys Squadrons of Line of Battle Ships are daily expected at Cape Francois, one from the Havana another from Europe and a third from Boston. according to the Intelligence I have received from Rear Admiral Rowley Governor Campbell &c and it being of the utmost consequence to the Kings Service that Frigates should be stationed at different places to procure further Intelligence, look out for and give me notice of the approach of either of the said Squadrons. You are hereby required and directed to proceed with His Majestys Ship under your command as expeditiously as you can to the northward of the Island of Mayaguana and between that and the Caycos Island keeping a mot vigilant look out for the Havanna and Boston Squadrons, and upon discovering of either, You will make all possible haste to join me between Isabella Point and montichristi. You may expect to see L'Amiable to the northward of the Caycos [[catchword]] Island [[/catchword]]
