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induce me to apply for leave as soon so the service will permit of it.
Begging you to accept of my highest respects, I am Sir Joseph,
your very much obliged & humble servant
Mattw Flinders
Having missed last nights post, I have an opportunity of thanking you, Sir Joseph, for your letter and trouble; and of informing you, that the two whale boats can be built here at Queensborough, and in ten days, or a fortnight at the most.
I have delivered your commands to my kind [indecipherable] adviser, and assistant, Mr. Whitby. He says there is no yacht at Chatham, but with a day or twos notice you will find one there from here, to attend you.
Mr. Fowler is gratified by your kind expressions concerning him.
I have this day written to the victualling office to request an order to the agent at Chatham to give us the best casks, and the newest and best provisions, when we shall apply for them. Until we ascertain what quantity the ship will stow, I have mentioned 10 months of salt and 12 of dry provisions to be prepared.
M.F.