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The Author's Reason for taking a Voyage tothe Tropes, and particularly
to Surinam.
M y D e a r S i r , " -Funchal, Madeira, December 2, 180$.
Y a u R very obliging letter, which I received by the favour of
Mr. P. gave me the greatest satisfaction, as,it eootained the pleas*
mg intelligence of your continuing to improve in your health,
which I hope your journey to the sea coast will fully restore.
Mr; P. is already introduced to> Mr, W.. Gor.don and Mr. J.
Gordon, who-are ‘hot onlyeminm-t In commercial busuaess,but also
merit particular regard few the« excellent principles,, and who?spun
will make him. acquainted with the best soefeties in this hospitable
island: however, I shah say nothing M M ^w a ,a s yqu will undoubtedly
have a complete account of this place from Mr. P. and
therefore I proceed to answer you® kind letter,
r -Yen declare thai: you are surprised to h w : i intend making a
voyage to Surinam; and you ate of ©pinion* if 1 think to increase
my fortune there, it is not in the present fifisis affairs a proper
time to expect much success. I ag^e-perfectly with you; ye^in
going to Surinam, I hope t© gain' what is preferable to the greatest
fortune, nay to life itself—the recovery of my health.
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