Dear Sir

I cannot possibly defer my thanks for y^r obliging favor, so long as to the beginning of my journey: therefore let me beg of you not only to accept my acknowledgements, but convey the same to M^r Clark & the other commissioners for their very polite offer; which I decline for no other reason, but that I believe I can get myself conveyed from island to island in a manner that will not clash with their service & my own views. But in every other respect I shall esteem their friendship an honor. I do not think of beginning my voyage till the middle of June at soonest. but hope to reach Glasgow about the 1^st of that month; from whence I purpose to make some short excursions northward. I shall not dwell on my plan at present but shall soon communicate it to Doctor Ramsay; & flatter myself that as I have not generally abused the N. Britons in my late publication, I shall not find them backward in rendering my proposed tour safe & agreeable.

With all good wishes, I am Dear Sir
your most obed^t Serv^t

Tho. Pennant.

Downing Jan. 17^th1772.

M — 6

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