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 AND THE MAJOR. 423^ explain to me the line of conduct which, as Lieutenant-Oovemdr 1769 of tills settlement) yon wish me either to preserve or follow, seAugusL aasoring yourself that I shall endeavour to pursue that line, at least till such time as a power superior to either of us shall determine the bounds of both and redress our grievances. At ouite in present I acknowledge myself as much in the dark with respect ***** to the line of conduct you expect me to pursue as Lieutenant- Governor, or what you expect from me or that I shall do, as I was the first day of our meeting in London. But as this may be a subject of future discussion, I shall conclude this with my having the honour of being, dec. Lt appears from the Major's reference to '' the terms on which I am too well known to stand with you," that some- . thing like an open rupture had taken place at this time open between him and Phillip — the result, probably, of the ^^^^ discussion raised by Campbell's letter. The camps on the east and west sides of the cove were somewhat like those of hostUo armies — one acting strictly on the defensive, the Th© two othefT watching every opportunity for attack, either by open fire or an occasional pot-shot. The result was not donbtful, bat every movement of the enemy makes us feel how fortu- nate it was that Phillip contrived to keep cool throughout the struggle. On receiving the Major's letter, Phillip informed Collins of its contents, and requested him to send his account of Ooiuns the nsatter in an official letter to the Governor. The effect ^ of it was that he had received the instructions referred to on a Saturday, but had forgotten to carry them out until the following Monday — ^for which neglect he offered his apology. Ross was replied to on the day after his com- pwuipto munication was received, in a letter which not only explained ^^°^ '"" away the supposed insult, but conveyed a much-needed hint on another matter. A few days before I went to Rose Hill, a list of all the convicts and their various employments was made out by my directions, The •rder and by which it appeared to me that James Thody was unem- ^^^ ployed. I, therefore, desired the Judge-Advocate to order him to join the bricklayers then at work for some of the officers ; and Google