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the Strait which divides the Island from 
the Continent, and forms one side of the 
Harbour, of which we consequently could 
never be said to have had possession. 
The disadvantage of such a position, had 
already in some degree been experienced, 
and might at a future period be still more 
seriously felt. To obtain possession, 
therefore, of a Tract of Land on the Con¬ 
tinent that should embrace the whole 
extent of the Island, was on many accounts 
very desireable, and might be considered 
in some measure, as indispensably requi¬ 
site to the future security of the Settlement. 
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Independant, however, of the expediency 
of obtaining intire possession of the Har* 
hour, there were other considerations 
which rendered the acquisition valuable 
and important. 
The Town of Pry a, is situated about two 
