Reports it is flattering that the Secretary of State is satisfied at his conduct,...

Reports it is flattering that the Secretary of State is satisfied at his conduct, particularly with regard to the 'Rebels' [Fedon Revolution]; states 'the spirit of resentment manifested by the bulk of the Inhabitants, not only against the Rebels, but against all Foreigners resident here, I am sorry to say, has not abated so much as could have been wished, which has occasioned me much trouble and vexation'; reports 'the Executions that have taken place since my letter to Your Grace of 30th July have been chiefly of Coloured people - very active dangerous Characters, who had continued out in the woods, and were brought in from time to time'; will try to grant respite wherever he thinks possible and will follow Secretary of State's instructions regarding those respited; reports will 'avail myself if possible of the Power you give me of sending them from the Island - we shall, I think, be able to dispose of the Slaves condemned to Transportation, without troubling Government'; reports troops are still sick; intends to propose at the meeting of the legislature to form militia companies of 'Trusty Slaves, in addition to our present Black Corps, by calling from each estate a certain proportion of their Negroes'.

Alexander Houstoun, Grenada, Folios 5 - 7.