
          contributed for the London 
Exhibition 123 fibres and 17
basts, and am informed that
the collection is the best there
and which ought to lead to new
sources of industry and of considerable
commercial importance which
will most certainly not be the result
of native or creole enterprize, nor 
do I suppose England will encourage
industry or make much use
of this fine island. In the hands
of America it would be like a 
paradise.  Our botanical
matters are all but at a standstill. 
I have prevailed on government
to purchase land for a new botanical 
and a commencement has been
made but as I am allowed
no skilled assistance it it doubtful
of the place will not be abandoned.
Our niggers in the legislature
        