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to geologists; whereas no known breed of superior cattle can exist upon 

 the natural pasturage of the island and endure the climate, accompanied 

 with the tormenting attacks of the land leeches, which are common in 

 damp weather, up to an altitude of at least 4,000 feet, unless it be in 

 the Horton Plains, which have not been practically tried. Therefore, 

 it seems impracticable to attempt the filling up of the tables attached 

 to the circular letter now under reply, and for that reason I hope the 

 omission will be excused. 



I would have illustrated this report with colored plates, but did not 

 consider it of sufficient importance to warrant so much elaboration, 

 more especially as the photographs (except No. 5) fairly represent their 

 subjects. 



W. MOBEY, 



Consul. 



UNITED STATES CONSULATE, 



Colombo, November 1, 1883. 



