Several hundred convicts were present, the majority of whom I thought looked the most miserable beings in the shape of humanity I ever beheld.

They appeared to be worn down with fatigue.
December, 5th.

Made excursions this day to view the public settlements.
Reached the first, which is about a mile in a north-west direction from the governor's house.

This settlement contains, by admeasurement, 134 acres, a part of which is planted with maize, very backward, but in general tolerably good, and beautifully green.

Thirteen large huts, built in the form of a tent, are erected for the convicts who work here; but I could not learn the number of these last, being unable to find a superintendant or any person who could give me information.