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he could not feel satisfied to take the command of her; but considering his engagements, he was de- termined to fulfil them as far as lay in his power, if it was insisted upon. The owners, at first, seemed disposed to enforce his compliance; yet, after a little time of reflection, they gave up the point, there being several well- qualified Captains ready to supply his place. The command of an Indiaman is a situation eagerly sought after, being considered the most profitable of any in the commercial line, as it affords many opportunities of making larger profits than any other trade. Another Captain was accordingly appointed in the place of Captain H. and the Hin- dostan left Philadelphia, in appearance as fine a ship as had of late sailed from that port; but she was never heard of after she left the Delaware. Thus was Captain H. preserved to his family and friends, by duly attending to those urgent, though incomprehensible impressions upon his mind. Some years afterwards he brought over M. R. to England, on her return from her last visit to America. 4th Month, 14th, I went to Philadelphia, whence I transmitted some letters to my friends in Eng- land by way of New-York; and, in the afternoon, in company with R. E. we rode over to J. H.'s, and