Colombeia

Dear Sir This will be presented you by Col de Miranda, an Officer in the Spanish Service and a native of South America. The object of his travels being rather to converse with Men than to see Countries, I wish much my dear Sir to present him the advantage of knowing and being acquainted with one of the first Philosopher of this or any other age. I am also certain that you will thank me for making you acquainted with this intelligent traveller, and Accurate observer of whatever can instruct the Mind or add dignity to human Nature. I beg the Favour also of your introducing this learned stranger to such of your Friends as will confirm him in the good opinión he has of our National Merit ad Learning. This or any other Service to Col. De Miranda will add to me several obligations. I lay under to you, particularly for some instructive & agreable conversations I have heard in your Company. It is with the greatest Esteem and Regard that I am Dear Sir Your Most obediant & Most humble Servant Aw. Turnbull. Doctor Priestly.