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me, Illustrious Prince 



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, at this 

 , when the moft important fcenes engage your 



attention, I attempt to lay before you the Civil and 

 Natural State of a Colony, which an extenfive trade and 

 a commodious fituation have long rendered the obje£t 



both of the care and munificence of the Crown 



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endeavour to fend it into the world, under the patronage 



of a Prince whofe eminent virtues now enrap-e the 



thoughts and attention of the moft confiderable part of 

 mankind, as well independent as allies and fubje&s to 

 your Royal Family. 



Natural hiftory 



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which 



many neighbourin 



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princes now beftow their attention, has been 

 couraged and happily cultivated in thefe realms 

 the aufpicious influence of your Royal Anceftors : and 

 as every attempt to advance our knowledge in the 

 works of nature, and to promote the general welfare 



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