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that this island should be the first place the squadron should go to, 
on account of its central position, which, if the harbour proved con- 
venient, offered the best point whence to superintend the duties and to 
fix my observatory at; Tom was therefore taken on board, and 
remained with us during the whole time we were in the Feejee Group, 
and I was well satisfied with him; in short, he did not belie his 
countenance. 
CANOE-HOUSE. 
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