§ From Joseph Warner Rose. 20 August 1806, Antigua. “I take the earliest Opportunity to Inform you of my arrival and beg leave to say, that I have entered on the duties of my Office.1 I waited on Lord Lavington to announce my appointment as Commercial Agent, and I am happy in observing that His Lordship shews every disposition of promoting a good understanding. Several American Vessels from French Port’s bound to the United States are detained and sent into Port, and as they are libelled I shall be able to ascertain in a few Days the grounds on which they are captured. I have had five applications from American Seamen Impressed on board His Majesty’s Cruizers, and as soon as the Ships arrive in this Port I shall claim them and I am fully persuaded every man holding a Certificate will be delivered up to me.”