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