Barlow ships as chief mate on the CADIZ MERCHANT, bound for Jamaica. He describes the indenture system in the West Indies.

Barlow ships again on the CADIZ MERCHANT bound for Jamaica, as chief mate. He describes the four-year indenture system in the West Indies, by which even former criminals can enrich themselves. On arrival at Port Royal, Jamaica, a cargo of sugar, wood, dried hides, cotton wool, indigo, pimento and ginger is loaded, the prices of which Barlow gives.