Copy of a letter from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to Maj-Gen. Robert Prescott, suggesting the establishment of a Post onshore [on St Kitts?] and specifying the British troops and ordnance that could be landed to 'make a diversion in favor [sic] of Brimstone Hill, and very much distress, puzzle and embarrass the Enemy'; and duplicate, in a different hand [0666a].
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Barfleur, Baseterre Road St. Christophers 27th. January 1782 Sire/ It appears to me of great importance to the Kings service, to possess a Post onshore, and I bet to submit it to your serious consideration I can land two Battalions of Marines of 700 each Rank and file, the 69th. Regiment of 500 Rank and file, which with the Troops in the Frigates including officers, would make a Body of 2400. And you might have as many Guns 12 and 9 pounders as you please; 92 would certainly, I should imagine make a diversion in favor of Brimstour Hill, and very much distress, puzzle and embarrass the Enemy. The Ground where the Flag Staff is, seems to be a proper spot, I by your thoughts upon the Business, and whether such a Post is not to be maintained with the above number of Men, but even admitting it is not, I can see no harm in landing if for a short time, because your retreat can always be secure, which I should take care of, and very much attend to-- [[catchword]] If [[/catchword]]
