Letter received by Banks from John Symmons, 2 July 1808 (Series72.184) - No. 0001

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July 2 1808
Paddington House

My Dr [Dear] Sr [Sir]

I send you the inclosed as a curious specimen of Pomare's writing, just communicated by the parents of a missionary in that Island.  Have the goodness to return it in the Course of a day or two, as they naturally wish to have it again.

With best wishes to the ladies of yr family

Believe me my dear Sr
Very truly yrs

J Symmons