530 DOCTOR THOMAS PARKE [1788. 



As the vessel is expected to sail the 23d, they must be here by 

 that time ; otherwise he cannot receive them. 



I am, with respect and esteem, thy friend, 



T. Parke. 



Philadelphia, 4th September, 1786. 



Respected Friend : 



In answer to thine of yesterday, just received, I may inform thee 

 thy friend Samuel Vaughan has determined to return to England. 

 His family are already gone ; and he proposes embarking some time 

 this fall, or winter. Though some oddities shade his character, I 

 think he possesses many qualities that might render him a useful 

 member of society in this country. 



Our friend Hamilton lately returned from Europe in good 

 health, and much pleased with his tour. I am glad to hear thy 

 nephew is endeavouring to oblige Sir J. Banks. I hope he will 

 succeed. Having no intelligence to add, 



I remain, in haste, thy friend, 



Thomas Parke. 



Philadelphia, 10th October, 1788. 



Respected Friend : 



By the Pigou, Captain Sutton, I received several parcels from 

 my friends Barclay and Lettsom ; among them, some are intended 

 for thee, which only wait a convenient opportunity to be forwarded. 

 I intended to have sent thee a copy of Walter's Flora Oaroli- 

 niana ; but find one is already thy property, by direction of Doctor 

 Lettsom. 



Philada., 28th Oct. '88. No opportunity presenting, I could not 

 sooner forward the above. Thy books are now sent by E. Sugar, 

 who brought me thy nephew's favour, with a box for Sir J. Banks, 

 which shall be forwarded by the Pigou, as requested ; and as the 

 ship is not expected to sail before the 10th of November, an oppor- 

 tunity is afforded to send anything in answer to Doctor Lettsom's 

 letter. 



Being in haste, I must conclude. 



AVith respect, thy assured friend, 



T. Parke. 



