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"in this Island, upon a principle the most extraordinary and unjust; nor do I find any prospect of a termination, or see a hope of being remembered amongst the promotions that take place in the Navy. Thus circumstanced, you will not wonder, Sir, that having finished all and perhaps more than my duty prescribes, I am not much encouraged to prosecute my labours under the many disadvantages of my present situation. I am indeed disheartened, and have suffered more than I either will or can describe."
I thought it proper to send you this extract of Captain Flinders's letter, as his friend, tho' hither to your intercessions with the French Government in his favour have not procured his liberation. I join heartily, with you, in wishing for his liberation and the recovery of his papers I am,
Sir,
with much respect,
Your most Obedient Servant,
N. Maskelyne
P.S.
I am glad to hear you are getting better of your late attack of the gout. I observed the Comet last on the 25th of last month, having continued to observe it for near four months.