Jamaica
22nd March 1836
Duke St. Kingston
My dear Nephew
You may judge of my astonishment when I was informed of the arrival
of my brother to Jamaica by letters deilivered to me by my little nephew Phil, who is a fine smart boy & much admired by myself & all around.
On Monday 14th I had the happiness of meeting my brother at the hotel & after resting awhile there
I conducted them to Duke St where they will remain until they embark for Bocatoro, which will in all probability be on Thursday next 24th inst.
You have most kindly given me the choice either to proceed with your father to his place of destination
or wait for a few months longer in the Island until I hear from you. I judge I had best remain here as my
brother seems to have too much trouble on his mind at present, going to a post he never was before, he can then write me & see what he can appoint me when he gets settled
& his anxiety abates
Not expecting ever to have seen my brother in this country or have had so favourable an opportunity
of going from this I did not give it a thought & make my arrangements. My affairs are not flourishing just now
are not so flourishing owing to the new slaves laws
I must return you many thanks for your kind letters dated 20th and 30th Dec 1835 and I daresay I shall
hear from you by the next packet about the same time as I shall hear from my brother please God after his safe
arrival at Bocatoro. I have no news here, or any accusements in Jamaica.
I certainly envy your pleasures in London, I have just heard a brig, Velocity, will sail for
London on 24th of this month & will send our letters by her.
I must now conclude by wishing you every
enjoyment you can wish yourself and believe me
to be your affectionate Uncle
James Galindo
Colonel Juan Galindo