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Letter from Sr Gilbert Elliot to Sr James Harris
on behalf of S. B. London 16th July 1779

My dear Harris

I beg leave to introduce to you Mr Bentham,
with whom my friend Mr Douglas has lately made
me acquainted. The profession which he has chosen is that
of Ship-building, but he proposes to study it in a much
more liberal manner than is generally done, and is prepared
for it by school education, and an attention to science
not to be met with I believe in any other of his profession,
at least in this country. Part of his plan is to see all that
is curious in that art abroad, and his visit to Petersburgh is
in the same view. It is a great triumph for the memory
of Peter the great that an Englishman should go to learn
Shipbuilding in Russia. This consideration will I dare say,
procure himMr Bentham the attention of the country he is going
to, and his agreable manners and accomplishments will ensure
to him your good offices and friendship.

Believe me My dear Harris
Your affectionate
Gilbert Elliot.

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Box	538	Main Headings	Letter from Sr Gilbert Elliot to Sr James Harris on behalf of S. B.
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