Dear Sir

Downing Dec^r 31. 1787.

That many happy returns of this season may attend miss Bulls¹ & y[...]gourself is the sincere wish of y^r forgotten friend. I inclose the drawings you desired: & now shall become master of moses again. his first labors will be to illuminate the copy of the Introduction to the arctic Zoology of which several sheets are printed. The objects will not be very numerous chiefly headlands. If you wish a set [...] it shall be done at the same time with my own. But let me recommend to you to get a good impression of the Prints of the pyrated edition of Cook's voy by Fielding. They are beautifully done & will fit exactly the lower margin.

Excepted my London, all my future writing will be for private amusement. I grow old & cannot support the plague of publication: But my drawings & every good office I can do will ever be at y^r command. Pray let me know if Thane has done anything new. It will be acceptable as I do not visit Town till november.

In respect to Moses I have payed him. Be so good as to discharge the debt to Mess^rs Gosling & favor me with their receit.

I am with true regard
Dear Sir
most faithfully y^rs

Tho. Pennant

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