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the French rolls in London. I should hope that a similar ferment 

 may be produced here, by following your directions, and using 

 the juice of the gum-wood tree, as you recommend, as a substitute 

 for the Palmira, or cocoa-nut toddy. 



Permit me to conclude, by expressing my best acknowledgments 

 and thanks for your suggestions, and for the interest you take in 

 the welfare of this island. I have endeavoured to make some 

 I'eturn, by conveying to you such information as I conceived 

 might be acceptable. 



I am. Sir, 



your most obedient, humble Servant, 



ALEXANDER BEATSON. 



St, Helena, 17 th April, 1813. 



