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cially on the Marshes and low Grounds) that scarce any one 

 can live there, except the Indians, whom they do not bite or 

 molest; this I am perswaded is owing in a great measure to 

 their so frequently anointing themselves with Bears-grease, 

 and many other Ointments, which they make and daub their 

 Bodies with. 



The second sort are exactly the same in shape and size with 

 the former, but are of a whitish Colour ; these are not trouble- 

 some to the Inhabitants, neither do they bite like the former, 

 they are generally brought here by Southerly Winds in July 

 and August, in such vast quantities, that it is strange to be- 

 hold them, they either die suddenly, or are carried away with 

 the Winds, shifting from the South. What Virtues they may 

 be indued with is uncertain. 



The Muskeetoe-Hawhs, are Insects, so called, from their 

 continually hunting after Musheetoes, and killing and eating 

 them; they are a large Flie, with a long Body, great Head, 

 and Wings, resembling the Dragon-flie, whereof they are a 

 Species. They are very plenty all over this Province, espe- 

 cially in the latter end of Summer. They seldom appear in 

 the Day-time, but hunt the Musheetoes all night long. I know 

 no other use they are good for than in destroying those In- 

 sects, so pernicious and mischievous to Mankind ; so that the 

 Planters seldom kill them. 



The Horned Beetle, Bull-flie, or Stag, are to be met with 

 in several parts of Carolina. These Insects have no Stings, 

 but a large pair of Horns on their Head, exactly resembling 

 the Horns of a Deer, for which reason they are called the 

 Flying-stag, these Horns they can at pleasure bring together 

 and bite withal. These Beetles are hung as an Amulet about 

 Children's !N'ecks for several Disorders. 



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