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Petersburgh March 6th O.S. 1784

I can at length tell you something more certain of relating to
my destination although it is but very little.

Prince Potemkin
sets off from hence in less than a week to visit Cherson and
his new Government of Chersonisus Taurica (the name given
to the Crimea since its being annexed to the Russian Dominion)
I am to go with him in the quality of Lieutenant Colonel in
the army: but as to what employment I am to have either at Cherson
or elsewhere under his command I can tell you nothing .
probably I may be a
the Port. When we are on the spot I shall
able to judge better of what I should be most capable, as
as what will be most desirable. while I enjoy the share of
Prince's good opinion & confidence which I flatter I possess
at present, my situation cannot be disagreable and there
little doubt of my having some advantageous opportunities
distinguishing myself.

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March 9th

I send you inclosed a draft on Sutherland's
house for 100£ which you will give to Burkitt. I have but just
received it but will not delay a post to send him the news of it and to let
you know that I set off today or tomorrow. You shall have further particulars
by next post I am all anxiety to hear from you about your visit. about
the beginning of June P. Potemkin will be back here and probably I may come with

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Date_1	1784-03-??	Marginal Summary Numbering
Box	540	Main Headings
Folio number	030	Info in main headings field
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Penner	Samuel Bentham	Watermarks
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