Letter-press copy of a letter received by an unknown correspondentfrom Banks, 12 March 1782 (Series 74.06) - No. 0002

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has been but ill received here 

as I take it for granted that it is impossible you should have wrote it I should be very glad of a hasty & thorough denial under your hand to send to such as may be impressed with this Idea as it gives me pain to hear a man for whom I have a respect Calumniated in his absence.

Believe me Sir
Your Faithfull Servant

Jos Banks