Letter received by Banks from William Bligh, 16, 24 April 1797 (Series 58.12) - No. 0003

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thing worthy of your Notice and approbation.

Our Cruize is tedious & uninteresting - no Chasing no manoeuvring & no Prizes.  The Dutch will not meet us.   When we arrive at Yarmouth I think we shall be sent to the Nore, as I find it necessary we should now be refitted after a twelve months' wear & tear, in the course of which any Ship has been twice, and some oftener.  I hope then to have the happyness of seeing you as I expect the Admiralty will give me leave of absence. 

I shall take the liberty of sending a few remarks for my Friend Mr. Dalrymple.

Believe me Dear Sir ever with the
​kindest rememberance of you

Your faithfull and
Affectionate hmble Servant

​Wm Bligh [signature]

Dear Sir

You will see I have been disappointed in sending this to you. - We are now going into Yarmouth Roads and shall be at an Anchor in the Course of an hour.  Thursday 24th Apl.