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on deck where they might remain if thought proper to remove them till in Lattde 30 Sº, as perhaps the increased stability of the Ship would allow of these remaining all the way to [indecipherable]; And on sailing from thence be put below again - which I should apprehend, would go greatly towards insuring their arriving safe in the Colony, as they will then have the benefit of the Air in the warm climates & Trade Winds between these Latitudes" - How far it would be convenient or proper for you to back this application, I must submit to you how but I believe [indecipherable] will make no difficulty in agreeing to it The Ship was lifted to day for getting the false Keel on - I omitted Calling on Mr [indecipherable] when I was last in Town but as I shall be in Town in a fortnight I will not then forget bring it down I am very Respectfully
Sir
Your
Obliged Humble Servant
Philip Gidley King