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getting this order of Council, & tho' King the Under Secrettary has promised to procure it, it is still to do. To get him the Rank of Post Captain is what I have more correctly solicitted, but witht. effect. Can you, my Dear Sir, render him any service, either as to Rank, or the getting the Half Pay about 5 yrs of which, at 5/- a day, is due? Your letter, from him, & one or two others I inclose, he writes badly, but he is an honest man, who is faithfully discharging the trust reposed in him.
The Alexander is nearly ready for Sea & I leave town the latter end of the week, I am fitted for foreign service, but know not when I am to go.
Mrs Phillip unites in compliments to Lady & Miss Banks & to yourself with Dear Sir
Your obliged friend and
most obedient humble servant
A Phillip
As I have desired that any seeds sent home for me may be addressed to you, should you at any time while I may be abroad, wish to take the trouble of forwarding a letter or any information, Mrs Phillip remains at Bath No 62 Great Pultney Street.