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self much to my satisfaction, considering he is neither Astronomer or Lawyer but aspires to both, should it occur & an opportunity happen I shall be much obliged by your saying a word in his favor at the Admiralty, I have wrote particularly about him in my letter to the Admty --- As Capt Flinders will tell his own story what he has done I think if no accidents happen in the business he has to perform, that a compleat survey will be made --- The Naturaliste did not remain here more than 14 days --- we expect the Geographe here also The Commander has been looking for the Naturaliste & she for him; [indecipherable] they had [indecipherable] for while the Nato was here Flinders met the Geographe six degrees to the Westward of Bass Strait --- previous to the Naturalistes sailing we had an imperfect account of [Peace?] ---
so By Capt Flinders I received yours of June 22 & July 8th with your usual goodness you inform me of the advantageous reports made of me --- As it is my only study to merit your approbation & [indecipherable] others, I am Callous to what those about one say & think --- There are two things that [indecipherable] me much at variance with those about me, first my determination that the public shall not be cheated & next that the Kings authority shall not be insulted.