Copy of a letter from Maj-Gen. Robert Prescott to Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood suggesting that as the French had such complete control of Brimstone Hill [on St Kitts], it was more important for British troops to be sent to Antigua, where the garrison was weak and more essential to maintain; and duplicate, in a different hand [0667a].
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Duplicate/ Fortunee. Jany. 30th. 1782. Sir, Captain Christian has done me the honour to deliver Your message~ I now think that as the Enemy have so compleatly invested Brimston Hill, that no reinforcement can be thrown in, that the Troops that composed the Garrison at Antigua are of consequence there~ I likewise take the liberty to inform you that there is no Post at Nevis that can be possessed for want of water, Artillery and some cover~ If you think proper to keep the Flank Companies of the 13th Regiment, 'till this particular service is over, I hope you will be so good afterwards to land them at Antigua, the weakness of the Garrison there from the very great mortality that prevailed for some months past, makes me request this more earnestly, as essential to the King’s Service. I beg leave to wish you every success and honour, and to assure you that I am with very great respect Sir, Your most obedient and most humble Servant (Signed) Robt Prescott. Rear Admiral Sr. Samuel Hood Barf.-- A Copy-- Saml Hood
