desire, and that it will be sent out to the Cape; for French ships are
at present an uncertain conveyance.
      Adieu then my best love; Confide in an all-protecting Pro-
vidence, and in the inviolable affection and tender friendship of
                      thy Matt^w Flinders

      My affectionate remembrances to thy family, and that at Enderby
must by no means be forgotten.