Letter received by Banks from William Bligh, 12 September 1803 (Series 58.26) - No. 0003

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This Town's Inhabitant are smuglers, & not having any thing to do in that line at this moment, it is a poor insignificant place.  Its Inn is a Public House, from whence I set out early in the Morning, & return to it at Night, & dine & sup on a Mutton Chop, making but one of the two Meals.  As soon as I find I have done all that is necessary to explain and print [out ?] the Anchorage, I shall return to Town.

If anything particularly occurs I shall in inform You, & when I return you shall know the amount of what I have done.  With most sincere wishes that you may keep free of the Gout & enjoy your absence from Town.

I remain with my repectful Compliments to the Ladeis My Dear Sir

Your faithful and
Affectionate humble Serv.t

Wm Bligh