| Description | The "Mercury" Frigate has arrived with news of French fleet having escaped and joined the Spanish ships. The two lads have arrived and are being immersed in the country at Thomas River, since it is cooler and more temperate and he will endeavour to preserve their healths and morals. Has followed his instructions regarding manuring. Hope that the sugars will be shipped by the 25th of July. They are again under the influence of Martial Law. He has received the power to sell the slaves and land. He has managed to get the two lads exempt from Military Duty. He feels "much pleasure to find your Lodrship has approved the mode of management of the pregnant women on your estates..." |