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Kusicada) was about two and a-half miles to the east- 

 ward. 



A large barracks and hospital form conspicuous 

 objects on entering ; and the town, which is built 

 upon a slope, has a very picturesque appearance, 

 as it lies at the foot of steep and well-wooded hills. 

 Maltese boatmen soon surrounded the vessel ; and, 

 after much confusion, most of the passengers landed 

 at Stora. Our party remained on board, as it was 

 growing dusk. 



Monday ', 15th. Went on shore in a Maltese boat; 

 found the town remarkably clean, and well provided 

 with very fair shops. Put up at the Hotel de France, 

 which we found very comfortable quarters. 



Were engaged nearly all day in going from office 

 to office, procuring our permis de chasse or game- 

 certificates. Found all the French authorities ex- 

 tremely civil, polite, and ready to help us. Heard 

 very good accounts of game, and were altogether much 

 pleased with the appearance of the country. Re- 

 turned on board to dine and sleep. 



Tuesday, 16^. Sketched the coast from the deck. 

 Our good steamer, the " Oasis," remained for two 

 days to discharge, and take in cargo for Tunis. 



The instructions of M. Jules Gerard were laid 

 before the party, and followed to the letter. They 

 were to the effect, "that if the party found the 

 weather fine on arrival at Philippeville, they were to 



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