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Taking things in this light, we may prefume to 
fay, that our defign was not unworthy the attention 
of his late Excellent Majedy, our Patron, who fo 
nobly fupported us in defraying the expences of thefe 
expeditions ; for whofe memory we are bound always 
to retain the highed refpect. 
Unfavourable circumdances may, perhaps, have 
prevented us from reaping all the benefit, that might 
be hoped for from thefe undertakings; but they can 
never deprive us of the fatisfaction of thinking, that 
we have done all, that lay in our power, to anfwer and 
fulfil fuch noble and important views. I have the 
honour to be, 
My Lord, 
/ 
With the greatefl refpedf, 
Your Lordfhip’s 
mod obedient, 
and devoted 
humble fervant, 
Nevil Mafkelyne. 
D d XXXVII. stx 
Vo i.. LII. 
