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by all accounts one of the most beautifull spots in the World. I have desired that some person who' is well acquainted with the dressing of flax, may be sent out. The plant covers a great part of the Island & grows to the height of Seven & Eight feet. The Soil of that Island as deep as they have dug, Six & Seven feet, is a very rich Mould, & great quantitys of Pumice stone is found all over the Island. Mount Pitt has been formerly, I presume, the mouth of a Volcano. The Water in the Island is not only in great plenty, but exceeding good. I sent the Sirius to
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