although not immediately connected with the enterprise, will not probably be considered altogether unentitled to attention.

The brigade originally commanded by Colonel Wilson, had by this time become almost wholly ineffective, having split into two distinct parties, each bearing towards the other the most inveterate enmity. One body, headed by Major Graham *, joined Colonel Campbell's regiment; whilst the other, under Colonel Wilson, after a strange variety of adventures, (assaults, imprisonments, &c.) finally embarked on board a schooner, and although not one half equipped, (from the supercargo refusing to grant the necessary appointments) proceeded for Bolivar's head-quarters on the Oroonoco.

A few days previous to Colonel Wilson's departure for the Main, he personally applied to me, and appeared solicitous that I should attach myself to the remnant of his brigade; and as an inducement, offered to place me upon his staff; which proposal,

*The death of this officer has been recently announced.

however, I considered it most prudent to decline; observing at the same time, the impossibility of procuring hussar equipments. This objection Colonel Wilson would have reconciled in a manner, which, however calculated to heighten the character of the appointment, and induce a compliance, was at least, for its sincerity, entitled to some commendatory acknowledgment. It was,that the mere uniform was a minor consideration, and could in this instance be readily dispensed with; as his officers would most probably find it necessary to carry muskets on their first arrival; it not being likely that the regiment could be immediately mounted and organized. The remark at the time made a strong impression on my mind, appearing to me forcibly indicative of Colonel Wilson's opinion of the uncertain and desperate nature of the service on which he was about to proceed. Of the subsequent fate or operations of this party I never afterwards heard.

The Emerald, with the remainder of Colonel Hippesley's corps, sailed for the neighbouring island of Cariacou, several

days previous to our arrival at Grenada, having, since her departure from Saint Bartholomew's, lost a large proportion both of officers and men; and, in consequence of some breach of the navigation laws, had also been a considerable time under seizure, but was subsequently released. The quarrelling and dissensions on board this vessel unhappily produced, during her stay at Grenada, a duel between Lieutenant Braybrooke and one of Colonel Hippesley's sons, which terminated in the death of the former officer. This melancholy event occasioned the deepest sensation on the island, and was likewise, I believe, referred to in the English papers, without particularly mentioning the nature of the dispute, or the interesting events which succeeded its fatal termination. The quarrel, to all appearance, had been amicably settled by an apology from Hippesley; but unfortunately the majority of the officers having expressed their disapprobation of the arrangements, and insinuated that the dispute was such as could only be decided in the field, Lieut. B. insisted upon the meeting which ended in his death.

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This tragical occurrence took place at the time the Emerald was under seizure in' the harbour. A verdict of wilful murder having been pronounced against young Hippesley by the coroner's inquest, a reward of one hundred pounds was offered for his apprehension, and every possible means taken to effect it. All the parties, however, escaped, after encountering much hardship, and a series of adventures, the relation of which will not perhaps be uninteresting.

In order to secure their escape, they obtained the ship's jolly boat and four seamen, to convey them off the island; and, through the close friendship and influence of one of the seconds, prevailed on a Mr.W. (from whom I received these particulars) to accompany them. This gentleman's experience in maritime concerns, rendered his assistance of the greatest value; to him, therefore, they eagerly assigned the management of the boat, and after nightfall rowed off from the island, in the direction of the Grenadines, in the hope, on the following day, of joining the Emerald, whose

release was hourly expected. Theycontinued rowing the whole night; the breeze was fresh, and at intervals accompanied with heavy showers, from the effects of which, and the over-dashing spray, their open boat afforded little protection. On the approach of morning they found theinselves about eight miles distant from the island, without any appearance of the Emerald preparing for sea. The sailors, from extreme fatigue, expressed themselves no longer able to row, and in the most urgent terms insisted on being put ashore. Their wishes, in this respect, it was accordingly found necessary to gratify; after which the arduous duty of rowing the boat devolved upon Mr. W. and his weary companions, who with much difficulty succeeded in again reaching the offing, previous to broad day-light; when they rested on their oars until evening, in anxious expectation of witnessing the Emerald's approach. The appearance of night and want of provisions. rendered it necessary for them to return to the shore; which having done, and, secured the boat on the beach, they cauti