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gemerara. We think this insufficient, they have no change of clothings, (unless they have clothes of their own), when the garments that they wear become wet or require washing The bedding consists of a rust and Cotton quilt, and is sufficient for ordinary weather; but we think supply of blankets should be kept in reserve, for the cold weather that will probably be experienced off of Good Hope. A suit clothing is reserved to be served out to

therm

on

of

the

مه

expe

Warm

on the approach of cold weather.

9. No means have yet been taken to air the bedding. The Quilts are

tied

up under the beams below, and the mats allowed to remain in the bunks.

10. The decks are cleared daily; but the lower tien

of

bucks is se

constructed, that it is not prucible

to properly dean the deck underneath.

11. The decks have been recasionally sprinkled with chloride of Lime

o Zine

12. The

Means

insufficient.

of ventilation

The scuttles

are

are small;

and when there and the stern and

bow ports are closed, the after part