Letter received by Sarah Sophia Banks from Joseph Banks, 11August 1766 (Series 93.01) - No. 0003

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We are here in daily Expectation of the Eskimaux Ladies here I wish with all my heart they were Come as I might have sent you a sealskin gown & Petticoat Perfumed with train oil which to them is as Sweet as Lavender water but more of them when I Know them better  at Present adieu only believe me Your Very Affectionate Brother
JBanks

P:S: Pray My Comp.ts to all Friends at Chelsea. Especialy our neighbours at the Garden I mean our Gardening uncle & aunt adieu

received September the 30th. 1766