ID: 0406 [see the .xml file]
Identifier: NLS Delvine Papers, MS.1423, 12
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Cite: 'Thomas Pennant to John Mackenzie 12 March 1775' in Curious Travellers Digital Editions [editions.curioustravellers.ac.uk/doc/0406]

Dear Sir

I return you my most hearty thanks for your late favor & for the kind earnestness you show in assisting my enquiries. I presume that the Salmon get up the fall of the Tumel above Faskally tho’ you do not say it. my question arose from a dispute about the height those fish could surmount.

The writ is very curious. a most dangerous weapon in vindictive hands. & a sad proof of weak government that was obliged to use those delegated powers.

Perhaps I may be able to thank you at Delvin in 1776 for those favors. There is some talk of such a design.1 but distant plans are uncertain.

I am with
True regard
Dear Sir yr obliged & obedt Servt

Tho. Pennant

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To

John Mackenzie esqr:

of Delvin.


To

John Mackenzie esqr:

of Delvin.


Editorial notes

1. Pennant seems here to be alluding to plans for a third tour of Scotland, which never materialised.