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George Keate, 'An Account of the Pelew Islands', Fifth Edition, by W. Bulmer and Co. Cleveland Row, London, 1803, with two extra sheets of paper bound in, the first reading 'Mr. Wilson who presented this narrative to your mother was the son of Captain Wilson who accompanied his father & mentioned in the list of the ships crew. of Lee Boo I can speak from personal knowledge of him he having frequently dined at our house with Captain Wilson who was a particular friend of our family, that he was a most intelligent amiable young man & that the account presented of him is nothing more than is strictly true & I am sure I may say so of the whole; as Captain W was a man whose account may be depended on & I have no doubt you will be pleased in reading it. H Cracklow 15 May 1829'.The second reading 'From Mr & Mrs H Wilson to Mary Agnes McDowall in testimony of regard this book was presented on the 28th Day of August 1812. the Binder is requested to insert between the cover & Title Page two sheets of Foolscap to be written on'.Bound in marbled boards purple leather spine and corners.