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only eight weeks (four of which I was confind to my Bed by sickness) when I returned to Norfolk Island, with my Wife, where I arrivd in Nov.r 1791: And previous to Governor Phillips departure for England in 1793, I receivd the most flattering marks of his approbation: And it is, from his representations in my favor, that I am indebted to your Lordship's goodness, for the increase of my Salary, which was become very acceptable to the wants of my increasing Family -
In consequence of the Successfull regulations I had adopted for the maintenance of the Inhabitants, I was honord with the pointed approbation of Mr. Secretary Dundas, by his letter to Lieutenant Governor Grose, dated 15th. Feb.y 1794. It has been in consequence of these regulations, that plenty has abounded in Norfolk Island since Sep.r 1792; while the greatest want has been repeatedly felt at Port Jackson, - whither we could have sent great supplies of Animal food, at a time they had not a pound of Meat in store, if we possessd the means of transporting it thither - The consequent advantage has followd, of being able to support a part of the Inhabitants (who are necessarily maintaind by the Crown) with Grain & Animal food, at one tenth part of the expence that it would have cost if carried from India or England - which ultimately made the difference of 1052 Tons of the provisions sent from England, being appropriated to the Colony at Port Jackson alone. This Saving, & the numbers who have supported themselves without any expence to the Crown since Sep.r 1792 (which has been nearly a third of the Inhabitants) has made a saving in the putlic expence of £20,772 - since Nov.r 1791. -
The Erection of a very compleat Water Mill, & a very usefull durable wharf, with several other necessary public Buildings & works, amounting to the value of £6249 (calculating the labor of each Convict with his