ABSTRACT
Barbados was discovered by Sir William Carter, in King James l's time, planted to little purpose until 1627; since which, the Crops have been so advantageous, as to have raised the Price of Ground thirty sold. one can anchored here in Carlisle-Bay the beginning of August, the resort of most Shipping who load at this Island. The Bay is made by Needham and Pelcian Points; the Anchorage 20 Fathom, so clear Water that you may see to the bottom; but so soul and rocky, that the Cables are always buoy'd up with Cask, In the bottom of the Bay stands Bridgetown, the principal of the Island, and is the Residence of the Governor, Factors, and Merchants, who transact their Business here and at their Plantations alternately. The Propriety was given by King James I. to the Earl of Carlise; and Anno 1661, King Charles II. purchased it back of Lord Kinoul, that Earl's Heir, allowing him 1000l. per Ann. Acknowledgment.
