Letter received by Banks from William Bligh, 2 August 1811 (Series 40.143) - No. 0001

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Durham Place Lambeth

August 2: 1811

My Dear Sir

As I know it will give you and the Ladies much pleasure to hear of my promotion, I beg leave to enclose to you a Letter from The Admiralty being seen Mr. Yorke before I received it and was gratified with his sentiments on the occasion.

I remain My Dear Sir
With great regard
Most faithfully yours

Wm Bligh

The Right Honorable [honourable]
Sir Joseph Banks Bart K.B.