I had written to them only two letters, during my absence; for I had devoted myself so much to the great object I had undertaken, that I could think of little else.

Hence some of my friends among them were obliged to write to different persons at Bristol, to inquire if I was alive.

I gave up a day or two, therefore, to this purpose.

I informed the commitee of all my discoveries in the various branches to which my attention had been directed, and desired them in return to procure me various official documents for the port of London, which I then specified.

Having done this, I conferred with Mr.Falconbridge, relative to being with me at Liverpool.
I thought it right to make him no other offer than that his expenses should be paid.