Nautilus, Plymouth Sound, March 21st, 1787. |
| Gentlemen, |
| I am sorry to be under the necessity
of complaining to you of the conduct of Mr. Gustavus Vasa, which
has been, since he held the situation of Commissary, - turbulent,
& discontented, taking every means to actuate the minds
of the Blacks to discord: & I am convinced that unless some
means are taken to quell his spirit of sedition, it will be
fatal to the peace of the settlement, & dangerous to those
intrusted with the guiding it. |
| I am equally chagrined to say
that I do not find Mr. Irwin the least calculated to conduct
this business: as I have never observed any wish of his to facilitate
the sailing of the Ships, or any steps taken by him which might
indicate that he had the welfare of the people the least at
heart. - |
| The general conduct of the Blacks,
since the Transports have been under my orders, has been troublesome
& discontented, I have taken such methods as I could, to
keep them in order, but as these have yet failed, I fear, as
I am not authorized to take any rigorous steps, unless You interfere,
the people who are instrusted with the care of them, will be
inadequate to accomplish the designs of Government. |
| As Mr. Irwin the director, has
declared to me his intention of leaving the Ships, & going
immediately to London, I beg to know your instructions how I
am to act, & have the honor to be, Gentlemen, &c: &c:
&c: |
Tho[mas] B[enjami]n Thompson |
Attested.
Geo[rge] Marsh |
| to The Principal Officers |
| & Commissioners of His Majesty's Navy. |
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