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We fcarcely had remaining any hogfhcads oi 

 wine that was drinkable. The only fpirituouj 

 liquor that we could procure was arrack, ot 

 which wc purchafed feveral cafks. Some navi- 

 gators fpeak a great deal too much in praife ol 

 this liquor, which is not fo good as brand; 

 even of a middling quality. 



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