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very temporary) between Britain and France had become known 

 in Sydney a few days before the arrival of the " Geograpbe." 

 There was, therefore, nothing to prevent the utmost kindness 

 being extended to the distressed explorer ; but it is pleasing to 

 relate that, even while a state of war was supposed to prevail, 

 the " Naturalist* " had been equally well treated. 



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