| Title | Letter from Rear-Adm. Lord Hood to General Jacob de Budé commenting on Prince William's assignment to the 'Barfleur', agreeing that a suitable associate should be appointed to him but not entirely approving of Adm. Digby's choice (of Capt. Napier) and remarking that he has as yet received no instructions from Digby, and also enclosing copies of correspondence between himself and Adm. Pigot [0723], reporting that a change in his orders meant that he has remained at New York, assuring de Bude of the good relations between himself and Pigot, and noting in a postscript the force under his command. |