This is doubtless one of the finest Islands in the West Indies, whether we consider its general Soil, ... capable of bearing all the productions of the Tropics in the richest abundance; its variety of Climate, ... furnishing many temperatures, by reason of its useful proportion of Mountains, rivulets & rivers; its Salubriety, ... from a genial atmosphere; or, its extent of Territory, so great as to supply all the reasonable wants of a great population.

With much respect for your personal character & with such freedom, as I may presume to take with your official character as President of the Colonization Society, I now address you.