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inhabit these parts their disposition &c. An Englishman
would have the command of my intended expedition which
would consist of 28 or 30 Russian soldiers. Let this matter
be secret that is do not speak of it as intended by
but you may as a scheme of your own which
appears feasible. Direct all you have to say in
this subhect to me at Shairp's Petersburg.
We have no talk of peace yet with the Turks on the
contrary we march further in in a day or two probably
for Ismael Broel &c. Let me hear something
from you by the first post as I am in hopes some
how or other of seeing Petersburg at least. As to
England I can say nothing, besides though I seem
never now in want of money here, the finding a sum to
transmit to England at the terrible course of exchange
is difficult & I cant bear the idea of borrowing.
I am as well lodged here as anybody but without
glass windows chairs or tables. You must have received
my letter from Moscow & have I hope answered it.
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