Copy of a letter received by William Bligh from Banks, 13 May 1809 (Series 40.134) - No. 0002

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by being Submitted to Court Martials when you was absent & consequently unable to repel unfounded charges or to answer allegations which no man wd [would] have dared to have made in your presence.

believe me my dear Sir
wh [with] Sincere & unaltered esteem & Regard
Your Most faithful Hle Servt 

Joseph Banks

Signed for him & by his orders
Wm Burkin