A bit of a bagatelle for some of you interested in Hugues and the rebellions occurring across the Caribbean in his wake. This is taken from the pages of a book by Dr. John Hay of Grenada who was one of Fedon’s 3 prisoners that were spared. The book only exists in a few chosen libraries - one in Grenada (photocopy), British Library and somewhere in the US (heaven knows I forgot as I’ve been trying to find this book for about 7 years). Fascinating account by a man trusted by the rebels and by his countrymen. He tells of the insurrection, his prison life up on the mountain, the execution of the prisoners, and his being sent to Guadeloupe on a prisoner exchange - which is where this list comes from. He also speaks of his visits with Victor Hugues and of the Warners. This particular Warner is Joseph Warner, second son of Joseph Warner, owner of sugar plantations in St. Vincent, lived on Gower Street, Bloomsbury. Shipley is more than likely, Sir Charles Shipley, though I base this on his friendship with Warner than on any document found giving a first name. I quote Hay as a prisoner in Guadeloupe - the prizes being captured Brits (remember Scots are Brits - and the Scots were really, really hated in Grenada at this time) ..... blah, blah, blah “...It was not many days before the unpleasant news was confirmed; for, on the 28th of June (1795), the prizes were seen off very early in the morning.” These prizes of Mr. Hugues were 11 ships; listed are his English prisoners: 1. Major Shipley, Mrs. Shipley and children - Jane and Augusta. 2. Lt. Williams of the 61st Regt. 3. Mr. Kittoe from London, last from Cork 4. Mr. Hodge and son from St. Martin and William Plant of St. Lucia 5. Dr. John Hay of Grenada (who had been one of Fedon’s prisoners up at the “Camp”) 6. Mr. Warner of London and his wife (sound familiar David?) and their children, Jane, Louisa and Charlotte (Louisa would eventually be a large landholder on Bequia) 7. Miss Ottley (Nevilla, you reading) - Mrs. Warner’s sister 8. Mrs. Honey and her daughter, Charlotte 9. Mr. Rutley, a merchant with Mr. McDemott, a planter from Jamaica 10. Mr. Mead of Montserrat and Mr. Cox of Jamaica 11. Mr. Cox’s wife, mother and auntie 12. Mrs. Greenland and Mrs. Richardson of Jamaica 13. Miss Orgill Before you ask - I can’t give you any first names here - only copying down as is presented in text. But in all, Hay says 500 prisoners landed that day into Guadeloupe. So keeping in my promise of a short bagatelle - I bide you all a good night and will find something in my notes tomorrow for Vincys. best wishes all, Cindy ps - after reading this book, I climbed the mountain to Fedon’s Camp.... (not recommended).