### April 7 On April 7, 1769, I stepped off a boat in St. Croix, after having made the six-week journey across the Atlantic from Nevis. It was a pivotal moment for me, as I had plans to set up my own trading business and make my fortune. My first order of business was to establish a good reputation. Little did I know then, but it would be due to my hard work and dedication that I eventually became one of the Founding Fathers of the United States! On a more humorous note, what I remember of April 7th was a great celebration at the end of the day. I had used my business savvy to gain access to a local rum distillery, ensuring we had an abundance of liquid refreshments at the party!