XXXII. A letter to the Rev. Dr. Hales, F. R. S. from Captain Henry Ellis, F. R. S. dated Jan. 7, 1750-51, at Cape Monte Africa, ship Earl of Hallifax

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Sir, I make use of this opportunity of writing to you, less from the vanity I have of having such a correspondent, than the desire of contributing to his satisfaction, who esteems it his greatest happiness to promote the interest of mankind.