Letter received by Banks from Philip Gidley King, 7 October 1797 (Series 39.023) - No. 0004

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were in a Box under Capt Rious Charge - he wished me to Introduce Capt. Riou to him which I did the Next day - & after much [Conversation?] the Result was that Riou was to Write to Mrs. G - as from himself And to ask her what she Valued the Charts &c. at & that if the sum was any ways Reasonable Government Wd make the purchase - I beg my best Respects to Lady Banks And am very Respectfully

Sir
Your
Obliged Hble Serv.t
Philip Gidley King

I shall leave Town next Thursday, but If you have any Commands A Letter will find me directed to James Sykes Esq.r - 22 Arundel Street who is my Agent -

[margin note] Gover. King Oct 11 - 97