Matthias MacNamara to Anglican Bishop of London 11 March 1779

Character Reference from Matthias MacNamara, Former Governor, Province of Senegambia

11 March 1779

My Lord,

I have resided near seven years on the coast of Africa, for most part of the time as commanding officer. From the knowledge I have of the country and its inhabitants, I am inclined to think that the within plan will be attended with great success, if countenanced by your Lordship. I beg leave further to represent to your Lordship, that the like attempts, when encouraged by other governments, have met with uncommon success; and at this very time I know a very respectable character a black priest at Cape Coast Castle. I know the within named Gustavus Vassa, and believe him a moral good man.

I have the honour to be, 

My Lord, 

Your Lordship’s 

humble and obedient servant, 

Grove, 11th March, 1779.

MATT. MACNAMARA.

The Interesting Narrative, 1st ed., p. 220-221