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"fogs and mists giving a clear sky

"The northwest is the Coldest we have and in
"Winter generally brings Frost and Snow. This
"wind is expected by all generally about the month
"of October but by those particularly who have
"the misfortune to be afflicted with the more
"obstinate intermittents to whom it generally affords
"relief From the Easterly winds which are always
"cool we have our most refreshing summer Showers
"when they blow for any continuance they occasion
"Coughs and Catarrhal fevers The southwest winds
"are warmest and most unhealthy in whatever season
"they blow the Air is foggy and affects the breathing
"In summer they are sultry and suffocating an excess=
"ive defection of Spirits and debility of Body are
"then an universal complaint if this constitution
"lasts any considerable time Mysteries Intermitting

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