Letter-press copy of a letter received by William Webb Ellisfrom Banks, 23 January 1782 (Series 74.01) - No. 0001

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Soho Square
Jan 23 1782

Sir

I received yours & am sorry you have engaged in so imprudent a business as the publication of your observations

From my situation & Connexions with the office of Admiralty from whence only I could have hop'd to have servd you I fear it will not in future be in my power hereafte to do what it might have been had you asked & followed my advice

Your note of hand which is in my possession I am ready to deliver up to you