Item MFP/8/3 - Letter to Rev. John Forth, Castle Howard, from Mr. John Slee

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Originally enclosed in MFP/8/2. Says that Mr. Mark Forth arrived safely in Canouan from Grenada and is staying with Mr Slee for a while to accclimatise. May be established in the mercantile ways as he has great abilities.

‘Mr. John Forth
Dear Sir,
I am Happy to Inform you that your Bro; Mr. Mark Forth arrived in Canouan yesterday from Grenada in very Good Health and Spirits, your favor I have Received and you may Depend on my Outmost Exersions in his favour, he seems to like the Country and Climate very well I am not yet Certain Whether he will Reside in Canouan or not However I think it prudent that he should Remain with me untill he gets a little used to the Climate fevers are very apt to Attack Europeans on their first Coming out & Often prove Dangerous and Prejudicial to health & I will Supply him with Every thing necessary I Could wish to Establish him in the Mercantile way as he hath Great Abilities it may in time perhaps be more Beneficial an Oppy. may Chance to Offer in the Course of a few Weeks, (Rely on my Endeavours) I’m Exceedingly Obliged to you for the Great Attention you Show to my father.
I am, Sir, your most Obedt & Hble. Servt. John Slee’

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