| Collection | Edward, Duke of York and Albany |
| Description | Edward mentions a letter to Sir Edward Hawke from the Admiralty voicing concern over Vannes and stating Admiral Coates' belief that Bombart was to remain at Cape François. He details Hawke's meeting with Capt[ain Samuel] Barrington [of HMS Achilles] and [Jacque Renault] Barrington's Pilot, who had knowledge of the French and Morbian Bay. Edward also discloses intelligence concerning [Admiral Francis] Geary's departure from Portsmouth, monitoring Rochford [Rochefort] for Bombart's return, ships expected from Plimouth [Plymouth], [Admiral Edward] Boscawen's squadron, and information from Capt[ain] Rowley regarding the French. |