Letter received by Banks from John Jones, February 1800 (Series 28.05) - No. 0001

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Most Honored Sir

I hope you will pardon the liberty I take in troubling you once more on the subject of my going as a Bricklayer to New South Wales as I understand the ship is ready to sail. I hope your goodness] has not forgotten to insert my name amongst the number.  If I should be so fortunate as to meet your choice I shall ever acknowledge the great obligation.

I am sir
with the greatest deference
your most obedt. servant  

John Jones

No 8 Cook's Passage
Upper North Row
Park Street
Grosvenor Square

Feb. 20