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would use his efforts to accomplish the desired end. As 

 a winter residence for the consumptive, we have no hesi 

 tation in recommending Ocala. For the sportsman it 

 possesses no attractions. 



As a resort for sportsmen, the fine country around 

 Tallahassee has been overlooked. Before the war, a 

 large area was under cultivation in cotton, and, as a con 

 sequence, old fields surround the city in every direction, 

 and these literally swarm with quail. In fact, I ques 

 tion if they can be found as plentiful in any other sec 

 tion of the United States. East of Tallahassee is Lake 

 Lafayette, six miles in length ; and four miles north of 

 the city Lake Jackson, seventeen miles long. During the 

 winter months these lake swarm with duck and brant, 

 and the gunnist may enjoy himself until surfeited. To 

 the angler Lake Jackson presents many attractions, as it 

 is well stocked with some of the largest bass and bream 

 to be found in the State. 



In order that I might supply the reader with valuable 

 information, I addressed my friend F. B. Papy, Esq., 

 of the J. P. & M. R. R. , and in reply received the fol 

 lowing : 



&quot;TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, Sept. 16, 1875. 



&quot; DEAR SIR : Your favor of the 7th, to Mr. F. B. 

 Papy, to hand ; he is now absent north, but I hope the 

 information I may give will serve you. 



&quot; Q. At what season does brant and duck shooting 

 exist in perfection ? A. From middle of November to 

 middle of March. 



&quot; Q. Have you any woodcock in your section during 

 the winter ? A. Very few. 



