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On Board the Triumphant at Cape Francois the 11th. June 1782. Sir, It is not in my power to express to Your Excellency, how gratefully sensible I am, of Your extreme attention in sending a Frigate to over take Baron de Paroy, who had departed for Europe, and nothing can exceed the pleasure I derived on seeing my Nephew again, who is very dear to me, He speaks continually of Your Nephew, to whom he struck, the affability and generous behaviour of this Officer, have impressed his heart, with the most warm and Sincere affection. Permit me Sir, to adjoin to those tributes of admiration, which Your virtues have so Justly acquired You throughout the World, the high sentiments which You have in so particular a manner inspired [[catchword]] me [[/catchword]] Sir Samuel Hood
