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A JOURNEY FROM MADRAS THROUGH

CHAPTER been assembled, and are now busy in preparing military stores;
XIX- such as gun-carriages, leather accoutrements, tents, and cordage of

Junes. the aloe leaves (Jgave vwipara). This employs many people, and
will turn out a great saving to the Company. Trade is beginning
to be restored, and considerable quantities of the produce of Mala-
bar again pass this way. The lands are increasing in value; and
people, who had formerly deserted to adjacent districts, are now
returning, and with the utmost eagerness are reclaiming their former
possessions. This climate, however, continues to be very unhealthy;
and a damp is thrown on every thing by the sickness of the Resi-
dent, Colonel Close. Owing to this, I have been much disappointed
by not receiving any answers to the queries which I proposed.

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