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Commodore Sir J. Abbot

HMS Pitt

Portsmouth

Jack,

As ever, you spoil me. The latest collection you sent from Montreal replenished my stocks at a crucial time, and the pamphlet on the use of evergreen aneda to treat scurvy proved most enlightening. I am just returned from a trip into the interior to treat survivors of Trelawny Town at Accompong.

Do try your best to retain your moral virtue in between your dashing exploits against the French. I don't intend for you ever to be my very badly-behaved patient again.

Yours in sincerity,

Robby

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Dr. M. Robinavitch

Duke Street Apothecary

Kingston, Jamaica

Rob,

Anticipating the mail packet will get this to you ahead of our arrival - we are ordered to Kingston as the first stop on a cruise to the Pacific, after French privateers. At least three weeks of refreshment before sailing on. Squadron is well-furnished with supplies but not yet, alas, with seasoned men. Flagship in particular is lacking an appropriate surgeon, if you can believe it, despite my usual protestations to the Admiralty.

You would honor me by taking the berth. If circumstances allow the time I will be glad to stop at the Galapagos for you.

Yours in respect and affection,

J Abbot