Note 90 — Chapter XII · DESCENDING THE RIVER TO PARÁ.—EXCURSIONS ON THE COAST.
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It is but fitting that I should express here my thanks to Captain Faria for the courteous manner in which he accomplished the task assigned him by the government. He was not only a most hospitable host on board his vessel, but he allowed me to encumber his deck with all kinds of scientific apparatus, and gave me very efficient assistance in collecting.—L. A.