The officer left some English newspapers on board the schooner containing the details of the battle.
The difficulty which had occurred between Strictland and myself, and which at one time threatened to sever forever all friendly ties, was amicably settled before we arrived at St.Bartholomew.

Policy undoubtedly pointed out to the Englishman the importance of continuing our friendly relations while my money lasted; and he apologized in a handsome manner for what I considered his rude and uncivil conduct.
Again we became sworn friends and brothers, and resolved that the same fortune, good or evil, should betide us both.
We arrived at St.Bartholomew about the 20th of September, 1812, and landed our passengers in good order, well-conditioned, and in tip-top spirits, after a passage of twenty days..