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he purchased & were received on board one then died on the passage one since they were landed there remains in every healthy state 5 Rams & one Ewe.  I have let him have 100 of Govt Ewes to add to his flock & indeed he is very grateful for the reception he has met with & the attention paid to his Family & Concerns in his absence.
 
Drawing near the end of this sheet & the Ship being on the point of sailing reminds of the pleasing duty I owe you by Offering my Sincere & Respectful wishes for your Health, Ease from pain & long life, that these earnest wishes may be render acceptable to Lady & Miss Banks will be highly satisfactory to You Sir

Your faithful & Obliged
Humble Servant

Philip Gidley King

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