Letter [copy?] from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to Adm. Sir George Rodney reporting that he has sent ships to Cape Francois with French prisoners to be exchanged for British (and enclosing letters re [not on file]), and suggesting that, as it seems unlikely there will now be an attack on Jamaica, British ships should be refitted and sent elsewhere.

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Title

Letter [copy?] from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to Adm. Sir George Rodney reporting that he has sent ships to Cape Francois with French prisoners to be exchanged for British (and enclosing letters re [not on file]), and suggesting that, as it seems unlikely there will now be an attack on Jamaica, British ships should be refitted and sent elsewhere.

Date Created

3 May 1782

Creator

Hood, Samuel, Rear-Adm. Sir

Language

English

Transcription Difficulty

Medium

Identifier

GEO/ADD/15/0690