The wood, from the specimens that have been received in England, appears to be good; it is heavy indeed, but fine grained, and apparently strong, and free from knots.

The imperfections that were found in it at first arose probably from the want of previous seasoning.
The hospital is placed on the west side of the Cove, in a very healthful situation, entirely clear of the town; and is built in such a manner as to last for some years.

On the high ground between the hospital and the town, if water can be found by sinking wells, it is the Governor's intention to erect the barracks, surrounding them with proper works.
These were to have been begun as soon as the transports were cleared, and the men hutted, but the progress of work was rendered so slow by the want of an adequate number of able workmen, that it was necessary to postpone that undertaking for a time.

The ground marked out for a church lies still nearer to the town, so that this edifice will form in part one side of the principal parade.

The design which demanded the most immediate execution was that of a storehouse, which might be secure from the danger of fire.