Barbuda July 8th
1818
Sir.
Understanding that the Admiral Rowley is nearly ready to
sail for Bristol, I am sending over this years wool to be shipped onboard of
her, I think it is much superior to what was sent last, it is in three Bales of
about three hundred pounds each, I am also sending two fine turtle and Barrel
of Cashew seeds to go by her, and hope they will reach you safe. By the ship Cato Captn Morton for
London, which I find is to sail on Friday next will be shipped six Bales of
Cotton and a box of turtle shell, I have about as much more Cotton still to
clean, which shall be done as fast as possible. I shall direct my Agent in
Antigua to forward to you the bills of lading for the same, and one to Mr
Trattle for the Cotton & shell. I am happy to say the weather continues to
be as favourable as I could wish, I have now planted all my Yams, and about one
hundred & eighty Acres of Corn, which are looking well; Cotton I have not
yet planted as August it is considered the best time for planting it, the land
is ready. The Rattoons are looking well. The Rains this season commenced much
sooner than usual & if this continues I hope to have good crops of
everything this year, last season we had no rains to speak of until 20th
October, which is too late for this Island; since my last your Estates have had
another load of Oxen, and I am now looking out for others to complete the
demand, which I hope soon to accomplish.
Inclosed you have Geo: Ottleys Bill on John R Indway Esqr for
£150 sterling.
I am
Sir
Your Most Obedt Humble
Servant
(signed) John
James
Reference: Gloucestershire Records Office, Microfilm no.351, Section no.6, D1610 C24
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through Simon
Fraser University library
