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BAHAMA ISLANDS.

I have introduced this paper, although it was not established
till after peace took place on the American continent,
in 1783, in order to conclude the account of John
Wells, the editor of it, who has been mentioned as a printer
in South Carolina, who fled from Charleston when the
British army evacuated that city.

This paper was printed at Nassau, New Providence.

Wells was not contented to remain on the island; but
had a strong desire to return to the continent, and had
attempted several schemes to effect that purpose which
proved unsuccessful. He was still endeavoring to arrange
his business in such a manner as to permit him to revisit
his native country, which he had left with great reluctance,
when he was summoned to the world of spirits.

He married at Nassau, and was highly esteemed for his
many amiable qualities.

[See South Carolina.]