Letter received by Banks from WilliamBligh, 5 December 1787 (Series 46.13) - No. 0001

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No.11

Monday 5h Dec 1787
Bounty at Spithead

Sir

Altho I troubled you with a letter on the day of my being put back here I cannot refrain again writing to you as I feel happy, while I think you will with pleasure hear any accounts of the Bounty. The weather is still unfavorable and wind contrary but I hope a short time will set me clear of the land with a  favorable wind. I am sorry I persevered too much in my last attempt, for I have my my Master & Gunner laid up with Rheumatick complaints but a fine NE wind will get the better of that, and I am glad to say I feel little the effect of bad weather on myself. - The season is now very late however Dear Sir I will complete the Voyage one way or the other. We had accounts today from the Admiralty of the promotion of near twenty Lieuts, I have therefore mentioned it to you as I hope my claim will in any repect stand good.- I shall write to you again if the wind comes any way fair