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FOR THE EXPEDITION. 41 be allowed to mix with them, even after the seven or fourteen 1787 years for which they are transported may be expired. The laws of this country will, of course, be introduced in New No slavery. South Wales, and there is one that I would wish to take place from the moment his Majesty's forces take possession of the country — that there can be no slavery in a free land, and conse- quently no slaves. The cloathing for the convicts will last for a certain time, after clothing. which, what means should I have of furnishing them with materials for their making their own cloathes ? It will be necessary to know how far I may permit the seamen Seamen and and marines of the garrison to cultivate spots of land when the duty of the day is over ; and how far I can give them hopes that the grounds they cultivate will be secured to them hereafter; likewise, how far I may permit any of the garrison to remain, when they are ordered home in consequence of relief. By what I am informed, hatchets and beads are the articles for Barter with barter, with a few small grindstones for the Chiefs ; and as when they use a light they hold it in their hands, small tin lamps on a very simple construction must be very acceptable. Ships may arrive at Botany Bay in future. On account of the port orders, convicts, the orders of the port for no boats landing but in particular places, coming on shore and returning to the ships at stated hours, must be strictly enforced. The saddles I mentioned will be absolutely necessary for two Recon- or three horsemen, who will examine the country to a certain dis- tance, when it might be dangerous to attempt it with half the garrison ; for I am not of the general opinion that there are very few inhabitants in this country, at least so few as have been represented ; but this article I take upon myself, as likewise the knives, dec., that I mentioned. Such fruit trees and cuttings that will bear removing should be planting. added to the seeds carried from England, as likewise roots that will bear keeping that length of time out of the ground. Two or three of the horses in question will be highly necessary. Horses, and there is no time to lose in giving the order, if intended. A certain quantity of the articles of husbandry, stores, com, precaution. seeds, and of the articles, for traffick, should be put on board the Digitized by Google