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 in New York, captivated with the love of novelty, and the hope of speedily realising an independence in the supposed El Dorada, exerted all his influence to obtain a clerkship in the Company. He succeeded, and was one of those who embarked on board the Beaver.

With what success his golden anticipations were crowned, together with all his "travels' history," will be amply detailed in the following Narrative.