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Smith, Adam, economist, c 1723-1790

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Letter of Adam Smith to William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne.

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Identifier: Acc.11142
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Smith discusses preparations for what became Cook`s first voyage, recommends Alexander Dalrymple for command, and expresses his doubts about the existence of a Southern continent.

Dates: 1767.

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