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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. 



