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 learned men, seems not yet to be perfectly known. I am, with all possible consideration and esteem,

15em

Your much obliged,

and most obedient servant,

John Swinton.

 

Dear Sir;

was so good as to express a desire of hearing from me, by every opportunity, during the time of my voyage; a request that I shall always comply with, with a great deal of pleasure.

I have the misfortune to inform you of our having lost our passage to China, the original occasion of which was our late departure from England. We Rh