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LETTfin II. (To the same.) The Author's Arrival at Agadeer or Santa Cruz. — He opens the Port to European Commerce. — His favourable Reception on landing there. — Is saluted by the Battery.— Abolishes the degrading Custom that had been exacted of the Christians, of descending from on Horseback, and entering the Town on Foot, like the Jews.— Of a Sanctuary at the Entrance of the Town, which had ever been considered Holy Ground, and none but Muhamedans had ever before been permitted to enter the Gates on Horseback ---Page 58 Letter IH. (To the same.) The Author makes a Commercial Road down the Mountain, to facilitate the Shipment of Goods. — The Energy and Liberality of the Natives, in working gratuitously at it. — Description of the Portuguese Tower at Tildie. — Arab Repast there.— Natural Strength of Santa Cruz, of the Town of Agurem, and the Portuguese Spring and Tank there.— Attempt of the Danes to land and build a Fort. — Eligibility of the Situation of Santa Cruz, for a Commercial Depot to supply the whole of the Interior of North Africa with East India and European Manufactures. — Propensity of the Natives to Commerce and Industry, if Opportunity offered. --62 Letter IV. (To the same.) Command of the Commerce of Sudan. ----67 Letter V. From Mr. Willis to Mr. Jackson 69 Letter VI. From the same to the same -71 Letter VII. (To James Willis, Esq.) Emperor's March to Marocco. — Doubles the Customs' Duties of Mogodor. — The Governor, Prince Abdelmelk, with the Garrison and Merchants of Santa Cruz, ordered to go to the Court at Marocco.— They cross the Atlas Mountains. — Description of the Country and Produce. — Dangerous Defile in the Mountains through which the Author passed. — Chasm in the Mountain. — Security of Suse from Marocco, origi-