Herewith enclosed I hand you my annual Return of the ⟨Impor⟩tations of American Produce into this Port & also a statement of my account. Since my ⟨former⟩ communication I have no matter of any Importance to make known for your Government ⟨as com⟩ing within my Jurisdiction.

The Disbursements I found necessary to enter into during the ⟨past⟩ year were not of any extent. From time to time american Citizens called for & ⟨had⟩ my aid & constant attendance in cases of Inconvenience but the facility afforded for the ⟨accom⟩modation of such by the presence of Vessels belonging to the United States here & some ⟨consta⟩ntly moving towards their own Country enabled me (I may say) at most times to make ⟨arran⟩gements generally for the Return of destitute Citizens & without laying out much of ⟨our F⟩unds which by suitable management & proper Economy I have heretofore preserved ⟨in g⟩ood order.

The Trade of this place is becoming more & more Extensive ⟨& the⟩ Dutys attending this office I feel wonderfully encreased & benefitted by the liberty ⟨I enjoy⟩ of my son James B Church acting as my Vice Consul.

I have the Honor to be Sir Your Most Ob Servant