J. Matra to Fox, 1784-08-07

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Item ff.240r-46v
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Sends proposal for establishing a settlement in N.S.W.

Memorandum, dated 25 August 1783 with addendum of 2 April 1784, refers to value of New Zealand hemp and timber; asylum for American loyalists; trade with China; value of N.S.W. as a naval base for incursions against Dutch of Spanish colonies; conversation with Lord Sydney on value of N.S.W. as receptacle for convicts.

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