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in the bush, which is so thick as to be absolutely impassable. I found 
- some 30 acres of land in an advanced state of preparation, and he hopes 
to begin early in October to set out the plants, of which they have 
already upwards of 200,000. The labour for this property is drawn 
= from Providence Caicos (Blue Hills), the poorest Settlement in these 
islands, and one in which it has hitherto been necessary to distribute 
provisions to the aged and infirm almost annually, a necessity which 
abundance of labour will entirely remove. 
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with cockroaches and other insects, and yet by far the best vessel 
obtainable here, and indeed the only safe one in heavy weather. 
In conclusion, I may say that the result of my visit has been a 
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improvement to the condition of the outlying Settlements, hitherto 
the home of want and distress. With ample, steady, well paid and con- 
be had fo 
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to many au unfortunate shipmaster, whose vessel has been swept by 
the strong and uncertain currents on to the reefs surrounding thes 
cays. : 
— I have, &c. 
(Signed) H. JACKSON, 
Commissioner. 
