 Jewitt unsuccessfully attempted to dissuade him from carrying out this traditional punishment (p. 207).On 19 July 1805, the brig "Lydia" arrived in Nootka Sound, Captain Samuel Hill having received one of the 16 letters that Jewitt had written and attempted to get to ships' captains.Maquinna asked Jewitt if it would be safe for him to go aboard, and asked him to write a letter of recommendation to the captain to ensure safe passage.