We have been uncommonly gay the last fortnight: two frigates at anchor, and the arrival of Governor Gore from the upper province, have given a zest to society.

Races, country and water parties, have occupied our time in a continued round of festivity.

Such stimulus is highly necessary to keep our spirits afloat.

I contributed my share to the general mirth in a grand dinner given to Mrs.
Gore, at which Sir J.Craig was present, and a ball to a vast assemblage of all descriptions.
I mentioned in a former letter my apprehensions of being ordered to the upper province.

I return this moment from waiting upon Sir James, who sent for me, to say he regretted he must part with me, as he found it absolutely necessary that I should proceed upwards without delay.