Letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to General Jacob de Budé reporting on escorting the Jamaica convoy to New York [?], complaining of the time this was likely to take and what actions should be being taken by the British fleet to patrol against the enemy's movements, and giving his opinion of Adm. Pigot, expressing sympathy for his lack of experience at sea, and for the lack of anyone to give him worthy advice.
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Title
Letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to General Jacob de Budé reporting on escorting the Jamaica convoy to New York [?], complaining of the time this was likely to take and what actions should be being taken by the British fleet to patrol against the enemy's movements, and giving his opinion of Adm. Pigot, expressing sympathy for his lack of experience at sea, and for the lack of anyone to give him worthy advice.
Date Created
21 August 1782
Creator
Hood, Samuel, Rear-Adm. Sir
Language
English
Transcription Difficulty
Easy
Identifier
GEO/ADD/15/0712
