Incomplete letter received by Banks from Philip Gidley King, 14August 1804 (Series 39.089) - No. 0027

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occurrences would have happened.

I hope Flinders has reached England long before this arrives.  The loss of the Bridgewater has given but a very lone account of his  being the poor Castaway.

I am sorry to say that Paterson is confined to his bed by a violent Inflamation in his head.  I hope he will soon recover, but his case is by no means pleasant.

With every sincere & Respectful wish for your health, I am

Sir
Your Most obedient humble Servant
Philip Gidley King