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as possible, without ceremony, and as one who wishes to be considered as an old friend. When peace returns, I shall certainly take my station in Senegambia % where we may then be fellowlabourers in the same vineyard. There is no news yet of Park ; perhaps you would like to know how he proceeds ; and as I expect to hear of him by the return of my ship, I will inform you, if you wish it ; and, in short, will keep up a regular correspondence on my part, if you will do the same on your's. Pray, in what ship do you go ? Perhaps, if you would give me encouragement, I might venture into a little commercial speculation to Santa Cruz.

I heartily wish you a pleasant voyage, health, and success ; and am, with great regard.

My dear Sir, Very truly your's, J. WILLIS. August 12, 1796.

* Mr. James Willis had the appointment of consul at Senegambia, and was then waiting an opportunity of proceeding thither.