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28 South Street Grosvenor Square, March 4th 1806
Sir/
When the Earl of St. Vincent this morning made an offer of me to continue the examination and survey of the coast of New Holland and the adjacent Islands, I had not the most distant idea of its interfering with the future prospects of my esteem'd friend Captain Flinders, whose views I would at all times be happy to forward, were it in my power, instead of impeding: I thought the time of his exchange uncertain, and considered his wish to recommence his operations in that distant part of the world doubtful after all his misfortunes and sufferings; if however it should turn out otherwise, and he should, after a time, be able to finish what he began it will be a desirable object, now that his Majesty's settlements are improving and extending.
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March 5