Letter received by Banks from John Flinders, 25 October 1794 (Series 91.12) - No. 0001

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Spalding Oct 25th 1794

Sir.

I beg Pardon for not Soliciting sooner;  your Interest for the Office of Coroner, which is likely to become Vacant, by the Resignation of Mr. Holland, of Deeping, and shoud [should] I be so happy to meet with your Support, I will Endeavor [endeavour] to by the strictest Attention to merit your future Patronage.

I am, Sir,
with due Respect:     
Your most Obedient &
very Humble Servt [Servant]

John Flinders

Mr. Ives, & Mr Gates's
Familes, Comlts [compliments] wait
on Sir Josh: &  Lady Banks