Letter received by Banks from WilliamBligh, 24 November 1787 (Series 46.10) - No. 0002

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I have taken care to provide Arsenic and that all other necessary things are on board for Nelson's use.

I shall write to you when I get under way and leave my letter on board one of the Ships to be forwarded. This is not therefore the last time I have to assure you Sir I am with the greatest respect

Your obliged and 
Affectunate Hmble Serv.

Wm Bligh

[Arsenic was to kill rats and cockroaches]