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Astoria

CHAPTER IV
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Seeds also were provided for the cultivation of the soil, and nothing was neglected for the necessary supply of the establishment.

The command of the ship was intrusted to Jonathan Thorn, of New York, a lieutenant in the United States navy, on leave of absence.

He was a man of courage and firmness, who had distinguished himself in our Tripolitan war, and, from being accustomed to naval discipline, was considered by Mr.Astor as well fitted to take charge of an expedition of the kind.

Four of the partners were to embark in the ship, namely, Messrs.

M'Kay, M'Dougal, David Stuart, and his nephew, Robert Stuart.


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