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your known generosity.  A few lines in answer, on Receipt of this, were it but to Satisfy me that you have Received my Letter, would oblige me greatly.

For an account of y character, both in a Military and civil capacity, I refer you to Gov:r Johnstone, and Coll  Grosett, and to Mr Gordon and Mr Hunter of this place, both of whom are knowen to you, and desire their most Respectul complts  --- I am
Sr Your most Obedt 
Hble Servt
Thos Forster
Lieut in the Regt of
Estermoz [Estremoz]

Lisbon 5th November 1771

 

To:  Joseph Banks, Esqr

 

Mr Forster

Nov.r 5th. 1771.

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