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 But were uch adventurers only to conider, how few who go to the Wet Indies live to acquire affluence, or ever return to their own countries; together with the uperior advantage to be derived from the ociety of a wife and children of their own colour, it is probable, that o many would not decline an eligible ituation for propects that are o uncertain.

That which renders this averion to matrimony the more remarkable is, that the generality of the Englih white women in the Wet Indies are as lovely as in any part of the world beides, make as goods wives, tender mothers, and as agreeable companions. It is true, they are not o remarkable for that pleaing florid complexion, which is peculiar to the ex in England; but they have in common as clear white kins, are as delicately and well featured women as in any part of the creation; and they are remarkable for dometic qualifications, epecially