 Gregory began to consider offering peace terms to the Maroons, because the British forces were unable to defeat them, while he authorised the construction of barracks at Manchioneal, Jamaica in Portland, Norman's Valley in Saint James Parish, Jamaica, and at Bagnell's Thicket.However, the building of barracks was expensive, and some planters refused to take part in funding it, claiming the Maroons never troubled them.Eventually, the arrival of Edward Trelawny resulted in peace becoming a real possibility after a decade of fighting.