1831 Aug 10

Colonization Society

ChIV Means of Effectuation Inducements to §.2. Settlers without capital

II. Settlers without capital - their inducements

1. During the Voyage - (average length of it about 4 months) board good in

quality, and ample in quantity with lodging for the several couples, in a manner

as decent and comfortable, in respect of bedding during the night, and means of

exercise and recreation in the day time, as the nature of the situation will

admit.

2. At landing, during the first year, in return for such labour as shall be

required at their hands, by the Companys Managers in the Colony, provisions in

the shape of rations - as the phrase is in the case of soldiers. In food and

drink, what will the rations consist of?

3. In addition to these rations, payment in money at the rate of / / per day.

4. As to Cloathing. What, if any, will be allowed to them by the Company, and on

what terms?

5. So as to Houshold furniture. What storage room will be allowed to each couple

for such as they have? What will be allowed in respect of each necessary

article, to such as have it not? - and on what terms?

Note

a In the way of drink, can there be any need or use of any thing better than

sweet water? For bread they will have Sea-biscuit of course.