The route, course, and time, from Alexandria, would be thus:--
Geo. Miles. Days.
Falmouth to Alexandria, by Lisbon, &c. &c. 2985 19
Alexandria to Falmouth, by Malta, &c. &c. 2985 19
Stop at Alexandria 2
London and Falmouth, including day of departure 552 5
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6522 45
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N.B. Seventeen days, at 180 geographical miles per day, gives 3060
miles--the real distance is 2985.
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