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from this I concluded that out next meeting we should succeed better as they admired the few things they got particularly a small looking Glass.
Some days after a party of them, supposed to be the same attacked a Guard of Marines who were posted at the Lower head and insisted on taking away the Tent, they seized the Sergeant, and was about to throw him over a Rock into the sea, when they were fired upon, one was killed and another wounded, this unfortunate circumstance I am fearful will put a stop to any interview for some time.
I am in hopes by the Lady Nelsons return I shall be able to give you a good account of my proceedings, & have little doubts of my adding some new plants to your collection, at present I have only to offer my respects to Lady & Miss Banks, &c, &c.
I have the honor to be
Dear Sir
Your most Obdt
Humble Servant
W. Paterson
Sir Joseph Banks