Letter received by Banks from William Wilson, 24 June 1806 (Series 23.47) - No. 0001

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To The Right Honorable Sir Joseph Banks K.B.
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Honorable Sir

I find it very difficult to express in a suitable manner my grateful feelings, for your kind successful interference in the Case of the Ship Sydney  This day I have had the pleasure of receiving Orders of Council to the Honble Commissioners of Customs and Excise, granting all I wishd for.

You have indeed Sir render'd me a great service but, not to me only, this point gained may save to Campbell & Co the Owners of the Sydney & Cargo full £10,000, and proportionally encourage the Colonists, some hundreds of whom I will venture to say deserve it.

In thus advocating the Cause of humanity and of those remote from where these interests are discussed and decided upon, will I am convinced afford you more pleasure than my best thanks, can possibly give, but I feel extremely grateful.

In the discussion of what ought to be done in law and regulation for the Colony of New South Wales, the general principle and policy is safe with an experienced Council.  But as there are