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letter was instantly despatched to the governor from 
the commissioners, acquainting him with the nature 
of their instructions, and accompanied with an order 
in the king's name, for him to repair on board. In 
reply, he observed he was ready to put the command 
of the settlement into their hands, conformably to his 
Majesty’s order; but that until he had resigned his 
office, he could not think of leaving the settlement. 
He also sent a private letter to Mr. Belcombe, re¬ 
questing him to land without his troops, giving his 
word of honour that he would comply with every re¬ 
quest consistent with reason. Mr. Belcombe replied, 
that he would depend upon his honour as amilitaryman, 
and come on shore; though, had he thought proper 
to credit all he had heard, he should not trust himself. 
Having landed the following day, these gentlemen 
entered upon their office as inspectors, and presented 
him with a paper, containing twenty-five questions 
relative to the settlement. They then examined the 
fort, public buildings, and the accounts, as well as the 
several officers of the establishment; after which they 
proceeded to the two forts, St. John and Augustus, 
on the Tingballe. On the 26 'th of September they 
held a cabar with the chiefs, at which Benyowsky de¬ 
clined being present, that the natives might have an 
opportunity of speaking their sentiments. # Lastly, 
* By some mistake, the transactions which took place at 
this cabar, and which must have been highly interesting, were 
omitted to be inserted in the count’s memoirs, although referred 
to therein as being included in the Appendix. 
