D^r Sir

Sir Roger being now at his other seat his letters are sent after him. So I do not get y^r favors regularly. Thus that of July 31. with M^r Lows came a few hours after the departure of the post yesterday. Inclosed is the answer which please to read, seal & forward.

I am D^r Sir
Y^r affect. humble Serv^t

Tho. Pennant

Aug. 9^th 1777.

I hope M^r Lightfoots Books will soon appear.

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