Letter received by Banks from William Paterson, ca August 1803 (Series 27.28) - No. 0001

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Aug 1804?

Port Jackson New South Wales.

Dear Sir

          Since the departure of the Calcautta a Letter from the Rt Honble Lord Hobart dated 24th June 1803 under a flying Seal, (which was first received at Norfolk Island,) directing the greatest part of that Settlement to be withdrawn, and a Settlement to be established at Port Dalrymple, which His Majesty has been generously pleased to give me the appointment as Governor.

          I feel myself highly honored by the important trust with which I am invested, and if my health will admit (which I am sorry to say has been very indifferent for many months) I have no doubt of giving satisfaction, notwithstanding the many disadvantages, both with respect to its enterance, and barrenness of the Country in general (if reports can be credited)

Feb 14 1803