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294 red colour and irritates the part to a discharge of matter, in short, gives it the irritability it want'd before. I have had no other case of consequence. I read much on the virtues of Phosphate of Lime in this disease. I would be much obliged to you if you could send me a little as this is a common disease with the indians and in return I would give you an account of its success. Now as to myself who am going to winter in about ten days march from this at a new place, I am told it is a very good country thereabouts. I would be much oblig'd if you saw or heard of any new publication worth studying that you would procure it for me and give to any safe person to give it to me, also if you would let me know of any new discovery in medicine you hear off. I would not trouble you if I did not think but that you would take pleasure in doing me any little kindness as this in your power.

I am, Dear Sir, Your affectionate nephew, 1em

Fort William, 13th July 1808

My Dear Sir,

I sit down to write under a very dejected state of mind, as three days ago I had a meeting with Mr. McGilivray and the terms he offer'd were one hundred and fifty pounds with expectations only as other young men.

These terms on two accounts I reject'd the 1st because they were less than Dr. Munro, although I had serv'd an apprenticeship to them of 5 years for 100£., whereas Dr. Munro had a hundred a year the first four years and two hundred every year after. My 2nd objection was that I had expectations (indeed I understood it so) that my serving an apprenticeship gave me a certain right to look to prospects in the country in a short time after my indentures. Even the comparison of 150£ to 200£ is disgusting enough to make me leave the country. I will give you an account of our meeting as it happen'd, Mr. McGilivray sent for me and after his explaining for what he told me the salary, and seem'd to wait for my answer, on which I ask'd him what prospects I had in the country, he quickly answer'd those