Copy of a letter received by Banks from B. Rargukey [?], 23November 1812 (Series 72.138) - No. 0002

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His Royal Highness the Prince Regent.

Tell me my dear Sir what my present Situation as Governor of these Colonies enables me to attempt for the advancement of Science.  The whole east Coast of Africa and the Grand Island of Madagascar, offer a field fit to immortalize the first reapers of the harvest of Discovery. 

Believe me my Dear Sir most faithfully your Servant

B. Rargukey