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brought thera to me ; and though I gave tliem 

 the price they asked, I thought it not only right, 

 but political, to present thera with a guinea 

 each, to stimulate them to look out for shells 

 on another voyage. I am sorry here to add, that 

 it is, generally, only the boys or the cook, who 

 notice these rarities, and who make a few 

 pounds by them every voyage. 



FaoMTongataboo, oneof the Friendly Islands, 

 Bligh's Island*, and the cluster of Fejees, 

 some varieties of extraordinary beauty have 

 been brought. 



« Named after iU discoverer, Admiral B!igh. His lady pos- 

 sessed one of the finest collections of shells in Europe, The 

 admiral having twice circumnavigated the globe, and being af- 

 terwards Governor of New South Wales, she was enabled to 

 e.irich her collection with the most rare and valuable species 

 from all parts of the world. This estensive and fine collection 

 is now in my possession. 



