The writings of George Washington; being his correspondence, addresses, messages, and other papers, official and private, selected and published from the original manuscripts; with a life of the author, notes and illustrations. By Jared Sparks.

424 WASHINGTON'S WRITINGS. [APPENDIX.
during his short residence on the island'; but time and accident have
made such breaches in the manuscript, that little can now be gathered from it. Among other particulars he entered each day an exact
copy of the log-book, with his own remarks on the weather, winds,
and nautical occurrences. A few extracts from his journal, while he
was at Barbadoes, may not be uninteresting.
" November 4th, 1751.-This morning received a card from Major
Clarke, welcoming us to Barbadoes, with an invitation to breakfast
and dine with him. We went, - myself with some reluctance, as
the smallpox was in his family. We were received in the most kind
and friendly manner by him. Mrs. Clarke was much indisposed,
insomuch that we had not the pleasure of her company, but in her
place officiated Miss Roberts, her niece, and an agreeable young
lady. After drinking tea we were again invited to Mr. Carter's, and
desired to make his house ours till we could provide lodgings agreeable to our wishes, which offer we accepted.
"5th. —Early this morning came Dr. Hilary, an eminent physician recommended by Major Clarke, to pass his opinion on my
brother's disorder, which he did in a favorable light, giving great
assurances that it was not so fixed but that a cure might be effectually made. In the cool of the evening we rode out accompanied by
Mr. Carter to seek lodgings in the country, as the Doctor advised,
and were perfectly enraptured with the beautiful prospects, which
every side presented to our view,- the fields of cane, corn, fruittrees, &c. in a delightful green. We returned without accomplishing our intentions.
"7th. - Dined with Major Clarke, and by him was introduced to
the Surveyor-General and the Judges, who likewise dined there. In
the evening they complaisantly accompanied us in another excursion
into the country to choose lodgings. We pitched on the house of
Captain Croftan, commander of James's Fort. He was desired to
come to town next day to propose his terms. We returned by the
way of Needham's Fort.
" Sth. - Came Captain Croftan with his proposals, which, though
extravagantly dear, my brother was obliged to accept. Fifteen
pounds a month were his terms, exclusive of liquor and washing,
which we find. In the evening we removed some of our things up,
and went ourselves. It is very pleasantly situated near the sea, and
about a mile from town. The prospect is extensive by land and
pleasant by sea, as we command a view of Carlyle Bay and the
shipping.
" 9th. —Received a card from Major Clarke, inviting us to dine