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Brit. Mus. Jan. 2. 1773

D^r. Sir

I should have answered your Letter
directly, could I have seen the least chance in your
intention of filling the vacancy in the Museum. But
besides that I have not the least interest in the disposal
of these plans, which are intirely in the gift of the
Archbishop of Canterbury, - the Lord Chancellor, and the
Speaker of the House of Commons, I think I have reason
to believe they have already fixed their choice, as the place
has been near six months vacant, and several Candidates
have applied. A man well versed in Natural History will
be wanted, as it is the Assistant in that department that
is to be chosen. I am very glad to hear you succeed so well

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in the University, and hope when you come back to London,
that I shall find you quite an Englishman. My family join
in compts. of the season to you. I beg you would present mine
to our friends at Oxford, and believe me sincerely
Dr. Sir
Your most Obednt.
Humble Servant
M Maty