Letter from Rear-Adm. Lord Hood to General Jacob de Budé, reporting the arrival of Prince William on board the 'Barfleur' and enclosing a copy of the instructions concerning him [0726], which he feels is lacking, particularly as regards the Prince's expenses, and he consequently requests assistance from de Bude to clarify this point; remarking that it is unlikely the French squadron will be able to leave Boston before the end of the month; and, in a postscript, commenting further on Prince William's education while on board.
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Boston is not so, and ships of any size can put to sea at all times when the wind serves; and I was full of fears, that Vandreuil might have sailed between the new & full moon, but they are now subsided, from an account I have lately received, from one of the persons, I have taken upon me to send to Boston (for I have employed two or three, in different ways, as [[underline]] certain [[/underline]] intelligence is of the utmost importance to the Kings Service in my present situation, and I think a little expence in procuring it should not be regarded) he writes from Providence in Rhode Island government, in his way, and I expect him back here in a few days I am with very [[unclear]] regard & esteem my dear General Your most faithfull and affectionate humble Servant Hood
