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to penetrate as far as we did, for the natives will, 

 not unnaturally, oppose any visit, for fear of getting 

 into trouble again. This is no doubt exactly the 

 effect desired by the Turks, and after all it will 

 serve a good purpose in protecting the Pelicans 

 from any molestation, for they appear to be reced- 

 ing farther and farther from civilization, and I hope 

 that this particular colony may remain in undis- 

 turbed possession of their remote islands for very 

 many years. 



