Sept. 2^nd At 2 p.m. left Southampton in the Dee for Demerara.

Among my fellow passengers, Mr. Wiseman, Cap^t. Graham, 3 W. I. R[egiment], Cap^t. Birch (66^th) and Mr. Begg of Trinidad and Grenada are the only desirable persons to converse with.

14^th. With the exception of the three first days, the wind hitherto has not been very favourable.

Cap^t. Graham gives me a very bad account of the present commanding officer of the 3^rd, Col. Abbott - at every Station he lays himself out for the seduction of young females, altho' he is a married man.

20^th. At 3 a.m. met the Thames Steamer on her way to Southampton.

Captain Graham told me an ugly story which he had from Captain Birch, about the Governess of the Wolseleys - a child was found in the *Hamcha* and was supposed to be hers by old W.

Lieut. Hills, who frequents the Wolseleys, is a married man - his wife at home - but keeps a concubine in Georgetown.

1850. Sept. 26. At midnight arrived in the Demerara River from Southampton.

On my way from Barbados heard of the sudden death (on the 3^rd inst.) of one of my Priests, the Revd. J. O'Brien.

27. Saw my dear Ursulines, all thank God in good health.

Called on Governor Barkly.

29. Said Mass in the Convent, and received the greetings of most of the Congregation.

30th. Received from Revd. Mr. Brittain $170.50 - Pew rents received by him in my absence.