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but I assure you Sir I will get loose no time in proceeding on my voyage. As we have effectually got rid of that troublesome application about Mr Lockhead, and if I find no possibility of getting rid of my Surgeon I think it would be very proper for me to endeavor to get some young man as surgeons' mate & enter him as ab,[able seaman] for I am aware how improper any application for one publickly, would be at this crisis. - I have just now waited on Lord Hood who has not yet received any orders concerning me. The Commissioner promises me every assistance & I have no doubt but the trifles I have to do here soon accomplished.- I shall take a pleasure [words obscured] you of my progress as I go on and I hope by the time my busyness is over here the Wind will turn favorable - at present I could not move with it. - I am particularly happy at receiving your letter of the 25th - and I trust nothing can prevent me from completing my Voyage much to your satisfaction. difficulties I laugh at whilst I have your countenance and shall be always sufficiently repaid whilst I am admitted to subscribe myself your Affectionate Humble Servant
Wm Bligh
[in another hand]
I offerd my interest to any surgeons mate who would [indecipherable]able with C. Bligh