Letter received by Banks from WilliamBligh, 5 June 1790 (Series 46.30) - No. 0001

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Dear Sir, 

Mr Hayward & Hallet with two Seaman are just arrived - the rest of their companions were to sail about a fortnight or three weeks after they left them.

They left the Cape on the 17th Feby at that time the Guardian was not arrived.

I am Dear Sir
with much respect
Your faithful and affectionate 
Humble Servant
Wm Bligh

Saturday Noon
5 June
 

Sir Joseph Banks Bart.