Letter received by Banks from William Bligh, 30 August 1791 (Series 50.13) - No. 0006

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William Bligh Esqr.

Bought of John Cologan & Sons

Two Hhds [hogsheads] Best Teneriffe wine marked IB guaging  125 Gallons at 2.6 [per?] Gallon or £15 per Pipe of 120 Gallons. £15.2.6 -

This Wine was putt in English Casks in preference to the Country ones, the others being better seasoned, for which reason they guaged some Gallons more --

Received in a Bill of Captn. Bligh's on Joseph Bankes         

John Cologan & Sons