The letter reaches London early in 1609. Newport arrives in Jamestown with the Company's second expedition of supplies and more colonists. Among the colonists are two women, one the wife of Thomas Forest, and the other, her maid, Anne Buras. Dutch and Polish artisans who will establish a glassworks, and artisans experienced in the production of pitch, tar, and other naval stores have also arrived. Winter to mid-May.
Reports circulating in London include incidents of cannibalism.
The Virginia Company publicly denies the story. The Mary and John , a ship unconnected to the Virginia Company, arrives at Jamestown. It is the first ship to use Jamestown as a port. The Sea Venture , and accompanying ships, another supply expedition, are destroyed in a hurricane in the West Indies. Survivors find refuge on Bermuda island.