Letter received by Banks from Samuel Jones, 26 January 1786 (Series 76.11) - No. 0001

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     I hope you'll Excuse my freedom  in writing to you but Nessessity Oblidges me to make my Case known, you & Dr Solander having Got me the previledge of Execution Dock I plyed there for some time & Got a poor Livelyhood for a Wife & Child till I had the Misfortune to have my boat Stove'd  to pieces Which Oblidg'd me to go to Greenland when I was taken Ill on the Voyge & have Remained so till within this fortnight & being so much distress'd makes me again Solicet your favours Once more In any way you think proper I should be glad to be Employ'd In the Tower or India House or Victualling or Greenwich I hope you will take it into Consideration & I shall be ever bound to pray 

Thursday Morg Jany 26. 1786        Saml. Jones

N.B.  I had the Honour to Sail on board the Endeavour bark with You & Dr Solander. -----