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Barfleur off Cape Henry. 25th August 1781. Sir, Herewith you will receive a Duplicate of the letter I had the honor to write you by Lieutenant Delanoe off the Active Brig, least any misfortune might have befallen her in returning to You. I am now steering for Cape Henry in order to Examine the Chesapeak, from thence I shall proceed to the Capes of the Delaware, and not seeing or hearing anything of De Grasse, or any Detachment of ships he might have sent upon this Coast shall then make the best of my way off Sandy Hook, where I shall be permitted to Anchor, or not, as may appear most advisable to You. Annexed is my Line of Battle by which you will see the Number & Force of His Majesty’s Squadron under my Command. I have the honor to be Sir Your most obedient and Most Humber Servant (signed) Saml Hood Thomas Graves Esqr: Rear Admiral of the Redl. &c. &c. &c. (Copy)
