Letter received by Banks from Arthur Phillip, 26 March 1791 (Series 37.15) - No. 0001

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My Dear Sir

The Seeds etc. are on board, the flax seed (a small cask) is marked EN & that is ordered to be sent to Mr Grenville's Office. I am sorry that I cannot send you a head, after the ravages made by the small pox, numbers were seen in every part, but the natives burn the bodies, some may be found hereafter. I once more to take my leave of you & am with great esteem

Dear Sir Your most obliged
Humble Servant

A Phillip

Sydney
March 26th 1791

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