Translation.​—​“He”​—​that is, the deputy from Zealand, with whom Count D’Estrade had had a conference at Breda, on 21st May, 1667​—​“informed us, in addition, that the said M. de la Barre had ruined the colony of Antigua, and had taken and transported from it all that he could, to the end that he might be in a better condition to retain possession of St. Christopher’s.”

[[11]] His tombstone may be still seen in one of the churchyards of St. Christopher’s.

[[12]] For account of this gentleman, see Appendix, No. 3.

[[13]] “Sir,​—​My husband has been arrested by two officers and two soldiers this night, and what they intend doing with me and my family, I know not even now; but I fear that some ill consequences will attend it. I beseech you humbly, Sir, seeing that myself and family are abandoned by our countrymen, that it may please you to protect us who have never assailed you; and myself, and family, and many others, shall pray for your prosperity; and I take the boldness to qualify myself,

“Sir, your very humble and very obedient servant,

“Mary Carden.”

[[14]] “Sir,​—​I should have had the honour of waiting upon you, but I have been intercepted by the order of Governor Fitche, and I have been in custody since. I hope, Sir, you will not believe or think otherwise of him who takes the liberty of subscribing himself, Sir, yours, &c.,

“Robert Carden.”

[[15]] “Sir,​—​We have received your summons to come on board to deliver our arms and ammunition; which thing, such is the change in our affairs since your departure, as not to permit of our doing. The lieut.-general of our king having sent Colonel Daniel Fitche as his governor, has given him power over all the militia of this island. Thus, Sir, we are become entirely unable to give you any satisfactory answer; and, upon examination of the transactions which have taken place, we have found that they were so much to our prejudice, and in particular, sending the Caribs twice upon us, against the obligation of your articles and the laws of nations; persons who are cruel, entirely barbarous, and ignorant of God and of all civilities. However, Sir, we pray you, as we have already done, to address your demands to our governor, who alone is experienced in matters of war. In the meantime, we remain, yours, &c. &c.,

“Bastien Baijer.Gilbert Gregory.
Philip Warner.Henry Reynall.
Richard Boraston.Jeremiah Watkins.
Samuel Winthorpe.”