Letters. 1772-1807.

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Letters. 1772-1807.

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1. Letter, 1772 Dec. 2 from Palsy, Landernau, France, to Jean Motteaux & Co., London containing news of reports on Kerguelen expedition 1772 in search of the S̀outh Land.' 2. Letter, 1774 July 8 from Palsy, L'Orient, France, to Jean Motteaux & Co., London, reporting the arrival of the Beaumont from China and giving news of Capt. Cook's frigate. 3. Letter, 1807 Dec. 25 from Lieut-Governor Collins, Hobart to Cox and Son, London, re financial arrangements.

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