Letter received by Banks from William Harvey, 2 January 1791 (Series 72.084) - No. 0001

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Gorgon Portsmouth Harbor

2nd Jany . 1791

My dear Sir

Just as I was sitting down to inform you that the Gorgon was changing her provisions and that when compleated with fresh she would have sail'd for New South Wales in the course of three weeks.  When I was visited by a Captain Parker late of the Ulyses [Ulysses], who inform'd me that he came to supersede me.  At present I can only account for it that the Major Commandant and I have disagreed.  I hope to be in Town in a few days when I will wait on You.

I am Sir-
Your Obedient Servant

Wm Harvey

Sr  Josh Banks Bart.