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some might be left on Java from whence they might be taken to Madrass by any Vessel they would send for them. -
I was yesterday with Mr. Stephens who presented to me a letter from Doctor Blane, The purport of which was, he begged leave to recommend a Mr. Lochead as a Botanical & Medical Gentleman who wish'd to go the Voyage with a view to prosecute Natural knowledge. - I had just before received a letter from my very kind Friend Lord Selkirk, and also one from Doctor Blane respecting him - requesting I would back the application and say such a [indecipherable] was necessary - thus the matter stood when Mr. Stephens told me that Lord Howe seem'd to have no objection to his going if I could find room for him. - I told Mr. Stephens injenously my [indecipherable] respect for Lord Selkirk and that I begged if the matter hinged with me, my retusal, (reporting for a reason a want of Room) might not be given as one from the Board that he could not be permitted to go. - I am desired to attend Lord Howe on Tuesday & should be happy if it could be possible for me to hear from you by that time. - I shall objet to his going as I conceive Sir if you had