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to upwards of Five Thousand Men, 
There was also a considerable body of 
Native Troops, This great Armament, 
during a month they remained in har¬ 
bour, were abundantly and daily sup¬ 
plied with fresh meat and vegetables; a 
more satisfactory proof of the improve¬ 
ment and resources of this Settlement, in 
the short period of eleven years from its 
formation, could not well be adduced. 
It is, however, but a just tribute to the 
jnemoTy of a brave, active, and intelli¬ 
gent Officer to State, that this ample sup¬ 
ply was provided by the vigilant and 
prudent arrangements, previously made 
by Major Mac Donald, who, on every 
occasion, where the public service was 
concerned, manifested great zeal, inte¬ 
grity, and ability, as well as an anxious 
desire, at all times, to promote the pros¬ 
perity of the Island. He died at Madras, 
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