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does not conceive himself well used, for as it is no promotion of rank, to the other, he thinks, the chance of Commanding the Chatham should, in right, devolve on himself. - Be this as it may, for the present, it is probable that Lieut. Broughton, will meet either with promotion, or the Command of another Vessel, or perhaps with both - in that event, may I solicit your Friendly Offices in procuring for Mr Johnstone the Command of the Chatham - for besides his being equally capable to Command her, his long experience & great knowledge of this coast in general, and of Marine Surveying in particular of which the other knows little or nothing - should give a decided preferance in his favour, and as Lord Chatham & Mr Stephens seem, by his early promotion, to have his interest at heart, and are not acquainted with his merits, by their being so solicitous for his coming out on the Voyage; - I think, you will meet with very little opposition; and besides other advantages, it would be putting Mr Johnstone in a situation, where he might have some claim, for the next steps of promotion, on his return home; for he has no Friends in the Navy except, what his merit, procured him, and