Letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to General Jacob de Budé, writing from various locations and detailing his activities, expressing frustration over the general lack of action by the British fleet and the failure to take opportunities against the enemy, complaining about Adm. Pigot's inexperience, reporting on illness on board his ship and his own need for exercise, and commenting on the whereabouts of Prince William and his ship.
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Septr. 8th. [[underline]] All [[/underline]] the Ships are [[underline]] within [[/underline]] the Hook, and are to water [[underline]] here [[/underline]]--I think I find benefit from my daily exercise This I mean to be put into your hands by Captain Affleck of the Southampton a nephew of Sir Edmund Afflecks
