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for the personal and political character of him who presides over 
this vast Empire, and who may well be held forth to all rulers as 
a model of intelligence, of virtue, and devotion to the public 
weal. 
Resolved, That we cannot close this part of our voyage without 
tendering to Captain Bradbury, and his subordinate officers, our 
special thanks, not only for the masterly manner with which their 
vessel is handled, but for their unwearied devotion to the comfort 
of their guests. 
