202 WILLIAM BARTRAM 



likely have been seduced, from a happy state of inosence by some un- 

 principled rake. 



Esteem and respect the Captain. He is sovereign, and absolute com- 

 mander of your community during the voyage, and besides the advan- 

 tage it will aflFord thee on the voyage; his countenance and friendships 

 on land will be a powerful recommendation. I conjure thee, under no 

 circumstance, take any part against him. But on the contrary if any 

 dissension should take place on board, between the commander and 

 crew, take part with the Captain, or be quiet. 



Do thy duty as surgeon, of the ship, and always be ready to render 

 any service in the community, particularly at the request of the Captain. 

 Let it be ever so mean Wisdom, saith Humility, comes before honour. 



Forget not thyself in the moment of recreation and joy; look at thy- 

 self, thy own figure, as it were in a mirror standing before thee: I 

 say my beloved Nephew, dishonour not that figure and the family of 

 thy father. But ever have it in view to add lustre to the name of thy 

 family. Remember that line of the Poet, which thee pointed out to 

 me as beautiful. 



" Hills peep o'er Hills, and Alps on Alps arise." 



Be cool and temperate in conversation and debate on every subject, 

 and shew deference and submission to thy superior ; and to old people ; 

 rather affect ignorance, and a desire of information. For this will show 

 thy good breeding, draw forth useful! knowledge, and procure friends 

 and admirers. 



This far, my dear friend and nephew, I have presumed to give thee 

 my sentiments and advice, on moral conduct, not because I suppose thee 

 ignorant, but by way of admonition, during our separation, when thee 

 may want a friend. 



Now I shall offer a few remarks concerning thy views, and occupa- 

 tions, economy, health, etc. If you would be favoured with a prosper- 

 ous and pleasant voyage and peacable sociable and friendly community 

 Thee will have much time at thy own disposal which I would recom- 

 mend to be devoted to philosophic observations, and study ; Particularly 

 physick and surgery. Which thee knows is thy proper profession. 



So long a voyage through various temperate and Southern climates, 

 is favourable for observation, and study of Natural history which com- 

 prehends Zoology and Botany, not only the product of seas but of land 

 when thee arrives there will furnish amusement, and profitable exercise 

 to thy mind. 



On thy arrival in the hot southern climates, be careful not to make 



