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get it, though not in a state of bondage. Since Gov. Hunter left the country, in general the provision from the Stores, has not only been short allowance, but very indifferent. I have known wore out bullocks killed, that were very poor, and issued; and salt provisions frequently of an inferior quality. I wish to God! you had seen it, by way of specimen, for I cannot describe it by the pen. Had it been exposed for sale in an English market, it would have been publickly burnt; for I have known that, which would be considered prime food here, so treated. A deal of the pork brought from Otaheite has been past bearing. Wheat and maize have often times coincided with the above. The former having so much drake (Lolium) in it, has had bad effects upon many, who have complained of being very giddy, and the sight greatly affected. It might be said, that a person might clean it on receiving it, but this would be an arduous task. But when the horse mill was in use, some rations were served in flour, and of course a deal of rubbish was ground with it. .Another evil also attends it, by being destroyed with weevils. Complaints have been made against such food, but I do not remember of ever hearing of redress, but rather to the contrary, as the storekeepers had been told, that if there were any scruples made, for to let them go without. It may be said by