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for cultivating the Ground, such as Hoes, Spades &c. of their own making out of the Iron saved from the Bounty.
Adams said he was in his Hammock when the Ship was carried off, & that he always lamented the transaction. - He wished to return to England with his Family - consisting of one Son and three Daughters - but he was not sure how he would be received. - Sir Thomas Staines offered him a Passage, and, in his presence, he immediately made the proposal to the Community; but they all fell in tears & clung round him, calling him Father, & intreating him not to leave them, to which he consented.
There was a Son of Christian's among them. The Men were stout & well made. the Women were handsome - not very dark, & had British features generally.
Sir Thomas was on shore about five hours, & when he came away, gave them all he could spare of Potatoes, Pease, Seeds, a Pot, Pans, Vessels of sorts &c.
Sir Thomas is my particular friend, & as many of the circumstances must have escaped my - recollection, he will feel himself - happy in giving You any farther information on this interesting subject that you may require.
Keith
Plymouth Dock
11 July 1815.