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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Island. and in case you do. You will be pleased to direct her commander to confine his look out to the Turks Island passage and you will attend to [[underline]] that [[/underline]] of the Caycos. You will continue upon this Station as long as your water will last and then return to me. And as this Duty is of the greatest importance to the Kings Service I trust You will not be diverted from a strict attention to it. by chasing to any distance. Given under my hand on board His Majestys Ship Barfleur At Sea 9'' Decemr 1782. To Captain Parry. commander of His Majestys Ship Acteon (Copy) Copy of Rear Adml Lord Hoods order to Captain Parry of the Acteon 9th Decemr 1782
