Letter received by Banks from John Wilson Croker, 26 November 1812 (Series 70.24) - No. 0001

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Admiralty Office. 26th Nov.r 1812.

Sir,

Having laid before my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, your letter, of this day's date, recommending that the sum of forty five guineas should be paid to Mr. Pye, for a plate engraved by him to illustrate the account of Captain Flinders's  voyage;  I have received it in command from their Lordships to acquaint you that they have given an order to the Navy Board for payment of that sum to Mr. Pye.

I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
& humble servant,

JW Croker

To the Right Honble
Sir Joseph Banks. Bt. K.B. 
&c.              &c.              &c.
Soho square.