LETTER XIV.

_Interesting situation of the troops. Reinforcement of medical officers from Martinique. Mr. Jordan attacked with fever. Pleasing anticipations of a return to England. Ravages of yellow fever in the islands. Death of Colonel Gammell and of four of the physicians of the windward expedition. Happy effects of the dry season. Range of the thermometer at La Bourgade. Gang of negroes commanded by a female driver. Ludicrous mistake of an English lady_ 115