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[letter]

Indefatigable. Thursday

Dear Mackenzie,

I was very sorry to
hear from the [Secretary?] yesterday
and also by the letter which you kindly
sent me by [Martin?].. that your health
appeared to be so much broken. I think
you must go home when we arrive at
Rio as you are not right to remain
in such a state on board ship.
I cannot well come on shore today
but hope to be able to do so tomorrow
when I will do all I can to come
& see you. Martin says to be kindly
remembered to you. Hoping this will
find you better & I remain

dear Mackenzie

Very sincerely yours,

Alex Woodcock