Series 07.01: Letter received by Banks from James Cook, 2 June 1772 - No. 0002

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Several of the Casks your things are in belong to the King, are charged to me and for which I must be accountable. I shall be much obliged to you to send them to the Victualing office when they are emptied but desire that you will by no means put your self to any inconveniency on this head as I shall not be call'd upon to account for them untill my return.

If it should not be convenient to send down for what may be still remaining in the Ship of yours they shall be sent you by 

Sir 
Your Most obt & very humble 
Servant
Jams Cook

I Pray my best respects to the Dr. & since I am not to have your company in the Resolution I most sincerely wish you success in all your exploring undertakings.