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If my yesterday's letter to Sir Joseph, should meet his disapprobation, I do not know whether I shall try to get into the stable line again, or begin a weaving for trade is exceeding dead at the present. As Liverpool is a great place for Shipping, and only 36 miles of, I have a notion to get a birth as well as I can, to go sea; there are two great obstacles in the way, the first is the danger of being processed, not only in Liverpool, but in a foreign port; the second is by being made a prisoner by the french, but I would rather be took by the latter than the former, for it is more shocking to nature, to be made a prisoner by our own countrymen than by a foreign enemy; however I hope to avoid them both, but it will be running a great risk. At any note I must alter very soon, for I do not [indecipherable] to waste my time much longer.
What is now become of Mr Underwood, has he left Mr. Curtis since he has took in a partner? if you ever see him now, remember me to him, and tell him I should like to hear from him, and that I have made some discoveries in british plants, both in varieties, and species; and indeed give my respects to all who enquire about me.
I wish you to shew this letter to Sir Joseph, for it contains some matter that is not in his, I have told what I told you in a letter dated from Kew, and I do not wish to hide any thing from him.
I shall still apply my mind to Natural history, let me be in what circumstances whatever, as long as I have any chance; and wherever I find any encouragement, I will strive to gain preferment, for what I can contribute to manind, I do not intend to let lie in a state of dormance or oblivion.
I am your humble
and obedient servt
George Caley
Strangeways
July - 23d 1798.
PS Shall be glad to hear from you when convenient.