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1839 With the view to add somewhat to the stock of useful creatures, a cock and two hens were put on shore; they seemed greatly to enjoy the change, and, I have no doubt, in so unfrequented a situation, and so delightful a climate, will quickly increase in numbers. We returned to our ships at 7 p.m., and made all sail to the southward. Trinidad was still in sight the next morning, at a distance of nearly fifty miles, and might be seen still further under more favourable circumstances.