Letter received by Banks from WilliamBligh, 18 December 1789. (Series 46.28) - No. 0002

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for shiping, but that perhaps is already done.  I have been very Ill and am still an Invalid, but I hope to see you in the Month of April if I can persuade a terrible old fellow of a Dutch Man to carry sail.
Iam Dear Sir
with much respect
Your faithfull and [indecipherable]
Hblm servant
Wm Bligh

To Sir Joseph Banks Brt.