getting about very nicely. He is able to walk with only a stick and can ride out on horseback. I hope soon to avail myself of his serives in the office. By all means discourage the project of the Natives buying a ship to migrate to some other Islands in the South Sea they will never do so well as they may do here. You have heard of our good Governor's recall. I have not yet heard who is to be his successor. Yours very truly, George Clarke.