Letter received by Banks from Matthew Flinders, 5 July, 20 August 1805 (Series 65.36) - No. 0004

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Augt. 20.  The cartels are sailed with all the prisoners of war, and I have obtained permission to reside in the country, upon more liberal terms than I expected, or than is consistent with the belief of the French government of my being a spy. I believe that notion is now given up, and that general De Caën would be very glad to get handsomly clear of me.

The Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Banks Bt.

K.B. - P. R.S. &c. &c. &c.

Soho Square

London