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people on Norfolk, Paterson with his Compass goes with me in the Atlantic also 36 Marines who wish to be settlers 28 are there already. Some Stone Axes, Chizzles & other tools have been found under ground some depth in the Interior part of Norfolk Island, which I think is a proof that it has formerly been inhabited indeed I always thought so, from the plantain Trees which now bear fruit & as many as can be consumed. I have but little more to add than that I am with the greatest respect Dear Sir
Your
Obedt. Humble Servt.
Philip Gidley King
I have about 100 fruit Trees Grape cuttings etc in the highest order & preservation - & which I hope will be safely landed -
Sir Joseph Banks Bart.
The Officer that I have desired to wait on you with this, was Two Years on Norfolk Island, & is well informed of that place as also of this