A letter from The papers of Col. Henry Bouquet....:
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Detroit, June 24, 1761.
Sir :
I received the letter you have done me the honor of writing, about which I am very appreciative of your good information.
In return, I have the honor to write you the present letter, to assure you of my very humble respect, and to thank you for all the kindness you have shown me.
I beg that you may be willing to continue these kindnesses.
I shall always try to do everything, as far as it depends on me, to merit your esteem.
I am wishing with all my heart, to be able to contribute to the sale of Mr. Hamback's goods, as much in consideration of you as of him. But I think he will, manage very well, having plenty of intelligence and a good partner. I am sending you by him a beaver robe and a small sack of [pocannej] (porcelain?). I wish, Sir, that I had something worthy of being presented to you. I should give it with keen pleasure. But, alas, where there are only barbarians, one cannot obtain anything very valuable.
I have the honor to be with a very profound respect,
Sir,
Your most humble and most obedient servant.
EUSTACHE GAMELIN
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