LETTER XXIII.

_A marooning expedition. Visit to “Harrison’s Cave.” “Joe’s River” Estate. Hospitalities at the “Bay-house.” Description of the “Animal flower.” “Hackleton’s Cliff.” Visit at the Colleton estate. The Barbadoes, or Codrington college. Mode of claying sugar. Visit at “Clarke’s Court”—“Kendall,” “Drax-hall,” and “Spendlove” estates. Happy situation of Mr. Waith’s slaves. Their gratitude. Picture of a negro-yard. Character of Mr. Waith. Visit to Mr. Elcock’s. Disappointment regarding his botanical collection_ 172