the duchy of, is bounded on the west by the gulf of Bothnia, on the east by Muscovy, on the south by the gulf of Finland and Ineria, and on the north by Bothnia and Lapland. It is about 200 miles in length, and almost as much in breadth. It contains many lakes; on which are several islands, which are generally rocks or inaccessible mountains. The inhabitants are small of stature, capable of enduring hardships, and good soldiers. The Russians have for some time rendered themselves masters of a good part of this province; the rest belongs to Sweden. It is divided into seven provinces: 1. Finland; 2. Caja-na; 3. Thavastia; 4. Nyeland; 5. Savolaxia; 6. Carelia; and, 7. Kexholmia.

Finland Proper is an agreeable country, and lies over-against the city of Stockholm, near the place where the gulfs of Bothnia and Finland meet. It is divided into South and North Finland. It is diversified with mountains, forests, lakes, meadows, and pleasant fields. The inhabitants salt the fish they do not consume themselves, and send it into foreign countries.