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Copy of a Letter from W. Hill to Jonathan Watham Esqr. of Bond Court, Walbrook London
dated Sydney Cove, Port Jackson, 26th. July 1790

Dear Sir,

Fain wou'd I give you my warmest Thanks, and tell you of the great affection I bear you…

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Letter received from William Hill, Sydney Cove, Port Jackson, 26 July 1790 (copy made in 1791)