| Description | St Vincent, number 34, in consequence of his proclamation the Charibs held several consultations, and sent to him promising to behave well if they were left in possession of their lands, as this could not be done the troops were sent into their country, in the several attacks three English and eight Charibs have been killed, is glad to see yhe safe arrival of Major Mackenzie and the 31st Regiment, fears the reduction of the Charibs will be a work of time, "for they possess a country very inaccessible, and seem to have a knowledge how to avail themselves of this advantage", with the Council's advice he has formed a company of "voluntiers", out of the militia, has ordered a supply of rum for the use of the troops, asks his Lordship to obtain the baggage and tonnage money applied for by the officers, as the service upon which the troops are engaged is a very severe one, orders given by Admiral Parry to the commanding officers here to assist with marines and sailors should they be wanted
Enclosure, Governor William L Leyborne to Lord Viscount Barrington, Secretary at War, 9 Oct 1772, St Vincent, sends his Lordship a state of the troops on duty in the island together with a general and field return, and a return of arms, accoutrements and clothing of His Majesty's 14th Regiment |