( 35* ) 



width, having a fmall Ifland in the 

 middle, known by the name of Crab 

 IJland. Oppofite this Ifland, on the 

 eaftern fhore, is a fmall Poft, with fe- 

 veral pieces of cannon, and fome fol- 

 diers ; but the channel on the other 

 lide, which is navigable for veffels of 

 any burthen, is undefended, and cover- 

 ed by the Ifland from the guns on the 

 oppofite fhore. Without the entrance 

 of this River is a Bar, which, at high 

 tide, has feldom more than fixteen feet 

 of water ; but within, the water is of 

 fufficient depth, and the river is navi- 

 gable, for fhips of burthen, two hun- 

 dred miles from its mouth. 



The Plantations are fituated on each 

 fide of the River, and extend near 

 three hundred miles from its entrance, 

 Fort Naffau, which is the Seat of Go- 

 vernment, and contiguous to which 

 are the Public Offices, Churches, and 



Houfes 



