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The Life of John Sterling

CHAPTER XII
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Hugh Barton, the only officer of the Garrison hurt, has broken his arm, and we know nothing of his prospects of recovery.

The more horrible misfortune of Barbadoes is partly to be accounted for by the fact of the hurricane having begun there during the night.

The flatness of the surface in that Island presented no obstacle to the wind, which must, however, I think have been in itself more furious than with us.

No other island has suffered considerably.
"I have told both my Uncle and Anthony that I have given you the details of our recent history;--which are not so pleasant that I should wish to write them again.

Perhaps you will be good enough to let them see this, as soon as you and my Father can spare it....


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