| Description | Has been on an excursion to the forts of the members of Council. Gives an account of a skirmish he has taken part in against French vessels off the coast. Some goods have been plundered from stranded ships by natives who have been taken prisoner. Gives extensive details about subseqent events and his part in them, and expresses his disapproval of the theft. Mentions his recent poor health. Postscript added 3 Feb. which gives details about the death of a fellow officer, Mr C. F. Firnall. |