During the memorable insurrection of 1816, by which the neighboring parishes were dreadfully ravaged, he was suddenly called from home on military duty.

After he had proceeded some distance, he recollected that he had left five thousand dollars in an open desk at home.

He immediately told the fact to his slave who was with him, and sent him back to take care of it.

He knew nothing more of his money until the rebellion was quelled, and peace restored.

On returning home, the slave led him to a cocoa-nut tree near by the house, and dug up the money, which he had buried under its roots.