| Collection | De Budé Papers |
| Reference | GEO/ADD/15/0647 |
| Record Type | Writings (documents) |
| Title | Copy of a memorandum by Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood, Rear-Adm. Thomas Graves and Rear-Adm. Francis S. Drake reporting the decision reached at a 'Council of War' that, in view of the French fleet being at anchor in the Chesapeake and the consequent inability of the British fleet to give 'any effectual succour' to Gen. Earl Cornwallis, the British squadron should immediately proceed to New York and put the squadron 'in the best state for service'. |
| Date | 13 September 1781 |
| Writer | Drake, Francis, Rear-Admiral |
| Hood, Samuel, Rear-Admiral Sir |
| Graves, Thomas, Rear-Admiral |
| Notes | Enclosure of 0642, and sent by Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel Hood to General Jacob de Budé as item No. 5. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1 document |
| Physical Description | Loose manuscript paper; mounted |
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| Level | Item |